Main Entry: stead·fast
Pronunciation: ˈsted-ˌfast also -fəst
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 \-ˌfas(t)-nəs, -fəs(t)-\ noun
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