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- [kon-stuh n-see]
- /ˈkɒn stən si/
- /ˈkɒn.stən.si/
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- [kon-stuh n-see]
- /ˈkɒn stən si/
Definitions of constancy word
- uncountable noun constancy Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change. 3
- uncountable noun constancy Constancy is the quality of being faithful and loyal to a particular person or belief. 3
- noun constancy the quality of having a resolute mind, purpose, or affection; steadfastness 3
- noun constancy freedom from change or variation; stability 3
- noun constancy the perceptual phenomenon in which attributes of an object appear to remain the same in a variety of different presentations, e.g., a given object looks roughly the same size regardless of its distance from the observer 3
- noun constancy the frequency of occurrence of a particular species in sample plots from a plant community 3
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Origin of constancy
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Latin word constantia, dating back to 1520-30. See constant, -ancy
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Parts of speech for Constancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
constancy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
constancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constancy
noun constancy
- perseverance — steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
- steadiness — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
- steadfastness — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- truthfulness — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
Antonyms for constancy
noun constancy
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
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