constancy
/ˈkɒnst(ə)nsi
/noun [mass noun]
1The quality of being faithful and dependable: she did not think much of married bliss, yet she approved of constancy...
- Faithfulness, dedication, constancy and humility are some of the virtues needed to pray well.
- Yet, despite such constancy and faithfulness on God's part, humanity has not responded with the same love toward him.
- I've learned that it's unwise to depend entirely upon the constancy of man.
Synonyms
fidelity, faithfulness, loyalty, trueness, commitment, dedication, devotion;
dependability, reliability, trustworthiness
steadfastness, resolution, resoluteness, resolve, firmness, fixedness, steadiness;
determination, perseverance, tenacity, doggedness, staunchness, dedication, commitment, application, staying power, obstinacy
1.1The quality of being enduring and unchanging: the constancy of the tradition...
- Given the assumed constancy of the speed of light, the calculations required to show that result are quite simple.
- Traditionally associated with durability and constancy, here the vivid green pre-patinated copper is intended to make a bolder statement.
- The theory of relativity hinges on the constancy of the speed of light.
Synonyms
consistency, permanence, persistence;
durability, endurance;
uniformity, invariableness, unchangingness, immutability, regularity, evenness, stability, steadiness, lack of change, lack of deviation
Origin
Late 15th century: from Latin constantia, from constant- 'standing firm' (see constant).