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constant

/ constant /
noun/adjective

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a quantity that does not vary
Type of:
quantity
Kinds of:
parameter parametric quantity
noun Sense 2
a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
"the velocity of light is a constant"
Type of:
number
Kinds of:
Avogadro's number Avogadro number Boltzmann's constant coefficient cosmological constant
adjective Sense 3
steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
"a man constant in adherence to his ideals"
"a constant lover"
"constant as the northern star"
Similar:
steadfast staunch unswerving unfailing unflagging
Opposites:
inconstant
See also:
faithful invariable stable unchangeable
adjective satellite Sense 4
continually recurring or continuing without interruption
"constant repetition of the exercise"
"constant chatter of monkeys"
Similar:
continual
adjective satellite Sense 5
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
"the ceaseless thunder of surf"
"in constant pain"
"night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city"
"the never-ending search for happiness"
"the perpetual struggle to maintain standar"
Similar:
continuous uninterrupted
adjective satellite Sense 6
persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature
"maintained a constant temperature"
"a constant beat"
"principles of unvarying validity"
"a steady breeze"
Similar:
invariable
Semantic Complexity
79%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
9
Total Relationships
23
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

quantity parameter parametric quantity number Avogadro's number Avogadro number Boltzmann's constant coefficient cosmological constant steadfast staunch unswerving