transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsted-ˌfast also ]
-fəst 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 -ˌfas(t)-nəs, -fəs(t)- noun