constancy Copy link Outline 1. constantia2. firmĭtas3. (when fidelity is intended)4. persĕvērantia, pertĭnācia • constancy: 1. constantia: strengthened with stabilitas: steadiness and c. of good-will, stabilitas et c. benevolentiae, Cic. Or expr. by corresponding adj.: it is the part of courage and c., fortis et constantis est, Cic.: with c., c. mente, Cat.; constanti fide, Ov.: v. constant. 2. firmĭtas: the c. of the wise man, f. sapientis, Cic. Join: virtus et firmitas, firmitas et constantia, Cic.: v. firmness. 3. (when fidelity is intended): fĭdes., ĕi, f. Join: fides et constantia; fides fidelitasque: Cic. 4. persĕvērantia, pertĭnācia: v. perseverance. Phr.: with c., constanter, Cic.: to shake from one's c., mente quatere solida, Hor.