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