Where does “inconstancy” come from?
Inconstancy comes from Latin inconstantia, formed from the prefix in- (not) and constantia (steadfastness), ultimately deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning not and to stand.
inconstancy (English): Lack of constancy; lack of consistency in...
Definitions
- Lack of constancy; lack of consistency in...
Ancestry of “inconstancy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | constancy | The quality of being constant; steadiness or... |
| 2 | Latin | Constantia | firmness, steadiness, constancy, perseverance |
| 3 | Latin | cōnstāre | — |