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constancy

UK/'kɒnst(ə)nsɪ/US/'kɒnstәnsi/
B2

Definitions

n.

Steadiness and faithfulness; the quality of not changing.

坚定不移;忠贞;恒久不变。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
con-together, with
+
ststand, set, place
+
-ancystate, quality
=constancy

From constant: con- (together, firmly) + st (stand) = standing firmly together, holding fast. -ancy makes the noun: the quality of staying firm and unchanging.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her constancy through hard times never wavered.

  • 2.

    We can rely on the constancy of the seasons.

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