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