constancy

constancy
n
1. faithfulness, fidelity, fealty, devotion, devotedness, abidingness, attachment, allegiance, loyalty; ardor, zeal, eagerness, earnestness; trustiness, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability; truthfulness, honesty, integrity, honor, principle.
2. steadfastness, steadiness, resolution, resoluteness, firmness, determination, decisiveness, purposiveness; perseverance, tenacity, Inf. stick-to-it-iveness; application, adherence, industry, diligence; fortitude, backbone, grit, mettle, pluck, Inf. sand; obstinateness, obstinacy, doggedness, stubbornness, Inf. cussedness, inflexibility, intransigence, obdurateness, contumacy, contumaciousness.
3. uniformity, regularity, similarity, sameness, invariableness; stability, permanence, fixedness; immutability, unchangeableness, unchangingness, incorruptibility, irreversibility.

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