constancy

Noun
Synonyms: stabilityperceptual constancy

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation“early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds”Synonyms: stability
  2. (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observationSynonyms: perceptual constancy
  3. faithfulness and dependability in personal attachments (especially sexual fidelity)
Advertisement

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Constancy \Con"stan*cy\, n. [L. constantia: cf. F. constance. See Constant.]

1.The state or quality of being constant or steadfast; freedom from change; stability; fixedness; immutability; as, the constancy of God in his nature and attributes. [1913 Webster]

2.Fixedness or firmness of mind; persevering resolution; especially, firmness of mind under sufferings, steadiness in attachments, or perseverance in enterprise; stability; fidelity. [1913 Webster]

A fellow of plain uncoined constancy.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
Constancy and contempt of danger.— Prescott.

Syn: Fixedness; stability; firmness; steadiness; permanence; steadfastness; resolution. See Firmness. [1913 Webster]

Advertisement