Agency Dictionary
Constancy
nounPronunciation: /ˈkɒn.stən.si/
In Portuguese: Constância
Creativity & Learning
Psychology & MindWhat does “Constancy” mean?
The enduring quality of remaining dependable, steady, and persistent in purpose or creative action over time.
Etymology
From Latin constantia, "firmness, steadfastness", from constans, constantis, present participle of constare, "to stand firm, to be fixed", formed from com- ("together") and stare ("to stand"). The word has been in English since the 16th century, used of fidelity in love and friendship and of firmness of purpose. Constant, from the same participle, is older in the language.
Usage note
A rather formal or literary word in English; in everyday speech consistency and persistence are more common.
Synonyms
- steadfastness
- perseverance
- persistence
- steadiness
- consistency
- fidelity
Often confused with
- consistency
- Consistency is agreement among the parts or results of something; constancy is faithfulness or steadiness over time.
Word family
- constant
- constantly
- inconstant
- inconstancy
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Source editions
Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.
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