constant

Words with a similar base: constant, constant_quantity

'constant'

[constant.n.01] as in: a quantity that does not vary

'constant'

[constant.n.02] as in: a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context

Examples:
the velocity of light is a constant

'constant'

[changeless.s.01] as in: unvarying in nature

Examples:
maintained a constant temperature
principles of unvarying validity

'constant'

[constant.a.02] as in: steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection

Examples:
a man constant in adherence to his ideals
a constant lover
constant as the northern star

'constant'

[ceaseless.s.01] as in: uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

Examples:
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 standards in a democracy
man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation
unremitting demands of hunger

Origins

					constant (English)
└── constantem (Latin)

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