Constancy: meaning, definitions and examples

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constancy

 

[ ˈkɒnstənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotional stability

The quality of being steadfast and unchanging; the ability to remain the same in spite of external circumstances. Constancy is often associated with emotional stability and reliability.

Synonyms

consistency, stability, steadfastness

Examples of usage

  • Her constancy in the face of adversity was truly admirable.
  • The constancy of his love for her never wavered.
Context #2 | Noun

faithfulness

Devotion and faithfulness in a relationship or commitment; the quality of being loyal and true. Constancy in relationships is often valued for creating trust and security.

Synonyms

commitment, fidelity, loyalty

Examples of usage

  • Their marriage was built on a foundation of mutual constancy.
  • Her constancy to her beliefs never wavered.

Translations

Translations of the word "constancy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constância

🇮🇳 स्थिरता

🇩🇪 Beständigkeit

🇮🇩 kekonstanan

🇺🇦 постійність

🇵🇱 stałość

🇯🇵 恒常性 (こうじょうせい)

🇫🇷 constance

🇪🇸 constancia

🇹🇷 sabitlik

🇰🇷 지속성 (jisokseong)

🇸🇦 ثبات (thabat)

🇨🇿 stálost

🇸🇰 stálosť

🇨🇳 恒定性 (héndìngxìng)

🇸🇮 stalnost

🇮🇸 stöðugleiki

🇰🇿 тұрақтылық

🇬🇪 სტაბილურობა (stabiluroba)

🇦🇿 sabitlik

🇲🇽 constancia

Word origin

The word 'constancy' has its roots in the Latin word 'constantia', which means firmness or steadfastness. It has been used in English since the 14th century to denote the quality of being steadfast and unchanging. Over the centuries, 'constancy' has been associated with emotional stability, faithfulness, and reliability. It continues to be valued as a virtue in personal relationships and character traits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,212, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.