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Meaning of 'constant' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Constant [ n.]
- That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable.
- A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable.
2 . Constant [ v. t.]
- Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.
- Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle.
- Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc.
- Consistent; logical.

Meaning of 'constant' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . constant [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
Example in sentence:
  • the velocity of light is a constant
2 . constant [ a]
Meaning (2):
- steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
Example in sentence:
  • a constant lover;
  • a man constant in adherence to his ideals;
  • constant as the northern star
3 . constant [ s]
Meaning (3):
- uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
Example in sentence:
  • in constant pain;
  • man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation;
  • night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city;
  • the ceaseless thunder of surf;
  • the never-ending search for happiness;
  • the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy;
  • unremitting demands of hunger
Meaning (4):
- unvarying in nature
Example in sentence:
  • maintained a constant temperature;
  • principles of unvarying validity

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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