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Meaning of 'constant'
Meaning of 'constant' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Constant 
[ n.]
- That which is not subject to change; that which is
invariable. [ n.]- A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable.
2. Constant [ v. t.]
- Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid. [ v. t.]- 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]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
- 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]
[ a]Meaning (2):
- steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
- 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]
[ s]Meaning (3):
- unvarying in nature
- unvarying in nature
Example in sentence:
- maintained a constant temperature;
- principles of unvarying validity
Meaning (4):
- uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
- 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
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