STEADFAST


Meaning of STEADFAST in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' sted- ˌ fast also -f ə st

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede + fæst fixed, fast

Date: before 12th century

1 a : firmly fixed in place : IMMOVABLE b : not subject to change <the steadfast doctrine of original sin ― Ellen Glasgow>

2 : firm in belief, determination, or adherence : LOYAL <her followers have remained steadfast >

synonyms see FAITHFUL

– stead · fast · ly adverb

– stead · fast · ness \ - ˌ fas(t)-n ə s, -f ə s(t)- \ noun

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