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单词 inconstancies
释义

constancy

noun

con·​stan·​cy ˈkän(t)-stən(t)-sē How to pronounce constancy (audio)
plural constancies
1
a
: steadfastness of mind under duress : fortitude
b
: fidelity, loyalty
2
: a state of being constant or unchanging

Synonyms

  • changelessness
  • fixedness
  • immutability
  • immutableness
  • invariability
  • stability
  • steadiness
  • unchangeableness
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Example Sentences

the constancy of the Earth's rotation the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over time
Recent Examples on the Web The president said Queen Elizabeth’s dignity and constancy deepened the strong ties between the two nations. USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 President Biden calling it up matched dignity and constancy. ABC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of constancy in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and upheaval in her family, including the divorce of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of constancy in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and disarray in her family. Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of constancy in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and upheaval in her family, including the messy divorce of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of constancy in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and upheaval in her family, including the messy divorce of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Danica Kirka, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 All strong personal brands exhibit the following non-negotiable three Cs: clarity, consistency, and constancy. William Arruda, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Rowan & Rowan’s romantic double heart ring—the ruby signifying passion and the diamond, constancy and enduring love, circa 1840. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

constancy

noun

con·​stan·​cy ˈkän-stən-sē How to pronounce constancy (audio)
: firmness and loyalty in beliefs or personal relationships

inconstancies

noun

plural of inconstancy
as in fluctuations
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another the inconstancy of public opinion is such that today's hero may be tomorrow's punching bag

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fluctuations
  • oscillations
  • changes
  • fluxes
  • vacillations
  • transformations
  • mutations
  • transmogrifications
  • transmutations
  • metamorphoses
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