Constancy
/ˈkɒn.stən.si/noun
The quality of being unchanging or unwavering.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, the pursuit of constancy was tied to achieving the Philosopher's Stone, symbolizing eternal truth and stability.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*steh₂-
“to stand, to be firm”
Latin
Latin
constans
“standing firm, steadfast”
Late Latin
Late Latin
constantia
“steadfastness, firmness, stability”
Old French
Old French
constance
“firmness, constancy”
Middle English
Middle English
constancie
“steadfastness, fidelity”
Modern English
English
constancy
“the quality of being unchanging or unwavering”