constancy

Staying the same

Constancy is the quality of staying the same over time—remaining faithful, steady, or unchanging.

It most often describes loyalty in relationships her constancy through his long illness or persistence in purpose the constancy of his devotion to the cause.

The word carries positive connotations of reliability and commitment, suggesting someone or something you can count on not to waver.

In scientific contexts, constancy refers to variables that remain stable under changing conditions.

loyalty

faithfulness

Devoted loyalty maintained

steadfastness · fealty · trueheartedness · trustworthiness · reliability · dependability · adherence · attachment · bond · troth

stability

equilibrium

State of balance

permanence · durability · invariability · consistency · regularity · uniformity · homeostasis · equanimity · evenness · equipoise

unchanging

immutability

Inability to change

timelessness · eternality · persistence · endlessness · unchangeability · static · unvarying · unaltered · perpetuity · changelessness

perseverance

tenacity

Persistent grip or resolve

resilience · fortitude · grit · determination · resolve · diligence · stamina · doggedness · tirelessness · indefatigability

commitment

pledge

Binding promise given

  • vowSolemn personal commitment
  • promiseCommitment to act
  • oathFormal binding promise

covenant · contract · obligation · engagement · guarantee · assurance · compact · word · dedication · resolve

Categories
Opposites
stability and unchangingness

constancyinconstancy

Lack of steadiness

variability · changeability · instability · fluctuation · mutability

loyalty and faithfulness

constancyinconstancy

Lack of steadiness

faithlessness · disloyalty · unfaithfulness · fickleness · infidelity

emotional or behavioral steadiness

constancyfickleness

Lack of steadfast devotion

capriciousness · inconstancy · volatility · unpredictability · whimsicality

Phrases
Family

constant, constantly, inconstant, constants, inconstancy, inconstantly, constancies

Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G