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Definition of Constancy
1. Noun. The quality of being enduring and free from change or variation. "Early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds"
Exact synonyms: Stability
Generic synonyms: Changelessness, Unchangeability, Unchangeableness, Unchangingness
Specialized synonyms: Invariance, Metastability, Monotony
Attributes: Constant, Inconstant
Derivative terms: Constant, Stable, Stable
Antonyms: Inconstancy
Generic synonyms: Changelessness, Unchangeability, Unchangeableness, Unchangingness
Specialized synonyms: Invariance, Metastability, Monotony
Attributes: Constant, Inconstant
Derivative terms: Constant, Stable, Stable
Antonyms: Inconstancy
2. Noun. (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation.
Exact synonyms: Perceptual Constancy
Generic synonyms: Perception
Specialized synonyms: Brightness Constancy, Color Constancy, Colour Constancy, Shape Constancy, Size Constancy
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Generic synonyms: Perception
Specialized synonyms: Brightness Constancy, Color Constancy, Colour Constancy, Shape Constancy, Size Constancy
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
3. Noun. Faithfulness and dependability in personal attachments (especially sexual fidelity).
Definition of Constancy
1. n. 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.
Definition of Constancy
1. Noun. The quality of being constant; steadiness or faithfulness in action, affections, purpose, etc. ¹
2. Noun. An unchanging quality or characteristic of a person or thing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Constancy
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Medical Definition of Constancy
1. The quality of being constant. Origin: L. Constantia, fr. Consto, to stand still (05 Mar 2000)