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   constant

   /ˈkɒnst(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. occurring continuously over a period of time: "the constant background noise of the city" Similar continualcontinuouspersistentsustainedabidinground-the-clockceaselessunceasingperpetualincessantnever-endingeverlastingeternalendlessunendingunabatingnon-stopperennialunbrokenuninterruptedunrelievedinterminableunremittingrelentlessunrelentingwithout respiteliterary:sempiternalsteadfaststeadyresolutedeterminedperseveringtenaciousdoggedunwaveringunflaggingunshakenOpposite inconstantfitful
   • ▪ remaining the same over a period of time: "these discs rotate at a constant speed" Similar consistentregularstablesteadyfixeduniformevenlevelinvariableunvaryingunchangingchangelessundeviatingunfluctuatingimmutableOpposite inconstantvariable
   • ▪ (of a person) unchangingly faithful and dependable: "a constant friend" Similar faithfulloyaldevotedtruefastfirmunswervingunwaveringsteadfaststaunchstalwartdependabletrustworthytrustyreliablededicatedcommittedbosomboonOpposite inconstantfickle

   noun

   • 1. a situation that does not change: "the condition of struggle remained a constant"
   • ▪ a quantity or parameter that does not change its value whatever the value of the variables, under a given set of conditions.
   • ▪ a number expressing a relation or property which remains the same in all circumstances, or for the same substance under the same conditions.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘staying resolute or faithful’): from Old French, from Latin constant- ‘standing firm’, from the verb constare, from con- ‘with’ + stare ‘stand’. The noun senses date from the mid 19th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › constantConstant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   a. : a number that has a fixed value in a given situation or universally or that is characteristic of some substance or instrument. b. : a number that is assumed not to change value in a given mathematical discussion.

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   Constant definition: not changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable. See examples of CONSTANT used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSTANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSTANT definition: 1. happening a lot or all the time: 2. staying the same, or not getting less or more: 3. A…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONSTANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   nearly continuous or very frequent: We had a constant stream of visitors. Constant also means not changing, or staying the same: Even in this age of high technology, the popularity of hunting and fishing remains constant.

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   In math and science, a constant is a number that is fixed and known, unlike a variable which changes with the context. That idea crosses over to real life. If a friend is a constant in your life, that means they have always been with you and there for you.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSTANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A constant is a thing or value that always stays the same. In the world of fashion it sometimes seems that the only constant is ceaseless change. Two significant constants have been found in a number of research studies.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › constantConstant - definition of constant by The Free Dictionary

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   1. fixed and invariable; unchanging. 2. continual or continuous; incessant: constant interruptions. 3. resolute in mind, purpose, or affection; loyal. n. 4. something that is permanent or unchanging. 5. (Mathematics) a specific quantity that is always invariable: the velocity of light is a constant. 6.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconstant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of constant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSTANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONSTANT definition: 1. happening a lot or all the time: 2. staying at the same level: . Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › constantConstant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    A constant wind speed. Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful. Anything that does not change or vary. Something that is unchanging or invariable. A quantity that always has the same value. A quantity, vector, etc. assumed to have one value throughout a particular discussion or investigation.