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- [sted-fast, -fahst, -fuh st]
- /ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst/
- /ˈstedfɑːstnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sted-fast, -fahst, -fuh st]
- /ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst/
Definitions of steadfastness word
- adjective steadfastness fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze. 1
- adjective steadfastness firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend. 1
- adjective steadfastness unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc. 1
- adjective steadfastness firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs. 1
- adjective steadfastness firmly fixed in place or position. 1
- noun steadfastness dependability, constancy 1
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Origin of steadfastness
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English stedefast, Old English stedefæst. See stead, fast1
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Parts of speech for Steadfastness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
steadfastness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
steadfastness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for steadfastness
noun steadfastness
- apposition — If two noun groups referring to the same person or thing are in apposition, one is placed immediately after the other, with no conjunction joining them, as in 'Her father, Nigel, left home three months ago.'
- backbone — Your backbone is the column of small linked bones down the middle of your back.
- consistence — a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.: The liquid has the consistency of cream.
- consistency — Consistency is the quality or condition of being consistent.
- constancy — Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.
Antonyms for steadfastness
noun steadfastness
- caprice — A caprice is an unexpected action or decision which has no strong reason or purpose.
- capriciousness — subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
- changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.
- impermanence — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
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