noun
constancy
KONS-tuhn-see
Constancy (noun) means Steadiness and reliability, especially in loyalty, feelings, or purpose over time. Example: “Her constancy through the hard years never went unnoticed.”
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Steadiness and reliability, especially in loyalty, feelings, or purpose over time.
"Her constancy through the hard years never went unnoticed."
"He praised the team's constancy in sticking with the plan despite setbacks."
How to use constancy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStaying the same, loyal, or steady — not wavering.
Common pairings
constancy of purpose
unwavering constancy
a model of constancy
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Latin constantia, "standing firm" — the same root as "constant."
Synonyms
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stability
perceptual constancy
Antonyms
inconstancy
Related words
Rhymes for constancy
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What does “constancy” mean?
The word “constancy” means steadiness and reliability, especially in loyalty, feelings, or purpose over time. In plain terms, staying the same, loyal, or steady — not wavering.
How do you pronounce “constancy”?
“Constancy” is pronounced KONS-tuhn-see (/ˈkɑnstənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “constancy” in a sentence?
Here is “constancy” used in a sentence: “Her constancy through the hard years never went unnoticed.”
What part of speech is “constancy”?
“Constancy” is a noun.
Where does the word “constancy” come from?
The word “constancy” comes from Latin. From Latin constantia, "standing firm" — the same root as "constant.".
