Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of constant as an adjective and a noun in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how constant is used in mathematics, science, and everyday language.

   • English (US)

     CONSTANT meaning: 1. happening a lot or all the time: 2....

   • Znaczenie Constant, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     constant definicja: 1. happening a lot or all the time: 2....

   • Constant: Thai Translation

     CONSTANT translate: ที่เกิดขึ้นตลอดเวลา, ที่ไม่เปลี่ยนแปลง,...

   • Constant: Korean Translation

     CONSTANT translate: 지속적인. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › constant

   • Cached

   The meaning of CONSTANT is marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment. How to use constant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Constant.

4. Videos

   • 

     2:18

     youtube.com

     What Is a Constant in Algebraic Math?

     May 22, 2015

     102.5K Views

   • 

     2:56

     youtube.com

     What is a Constant Function ? - Learn Relation & Function Lessons

     Jan 28, 2013

     68.7K Views

   • 

     1:45

     youtube.com

     What is a constant

     Jun 26, 2012

     18.9K Views

   View all

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › constantCONSTANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › constant

   • Cached

   Constant is an adjective meaning not changing or varying, or a noun meaning a quantity that does not change. Learn about the origin, usage, and synonyms of constant, and see examples from literature and science.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › constantCONSTANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › constant

   • Cached

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

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › constantConstant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › constant

   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.

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

   www.thefreedictionary.com › constant

   • Cached

   A constant is something that does not or cannot change or vary. It can also be a quantity with a fixed value in mathematics or physics. Learn more about the word constant, its synonyms, and its usage in sentences.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › constantCONSTANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english › constant

   • Cached

   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.