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Definitions for constant
ˈkɒn stəntcon·stant
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Princeton's WordNet
constant, constant quantity, invariablenoun
a quantity that does not vary
constantadjective
a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
"the velocity of light is a constant"
changeless, constant, invariant, unvaryingadjective
unvarying in nature
"maintained a constant temperature"; "principles of unvarying validity"
constantadjective
steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
"a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"
ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremittingadjective
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
"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"
GCIDE
Constantnoun
(Computers) a data structure that does not change during the course of execution of a program. It may be a number, a string, or a more complex data structure; -- contrasted with variable.
Wiktionary
constantnoun
That which is permanent or invariable.
constantnoun
A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.
constantnoun
Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
constantnoun
An identifier that is bound to an invariant value.
constantadjective
Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
constantadjective
Consistently recurring over time; persistent
constantadjective
Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.
Etymology: From constantem, constare.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
CONSTANTadjective
Etymology: constans, Latin.
If you take highly rectified spirit of wine, and dephlegmed spirit of urine, and mix them, you may turn these two fluid liquors into a constant body. Robert Boyle, History of Firmness.
Some shrewd contents,
Now steal the colour from Bassanio’s cheek:
Some dear friend dead; else nothing in the world
Could turn so much the constitution
Of any constant man. William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice.Both loving one fair maid, they yet remained constant friends. Philip Sidney, b. ii.
Now, through the land, his care of souls he stretch’d;
And like a primitive apostle preach’d;
Still chearful, ever constant to his call;
By many follow’d, lov’d by most, admir’d by all. Dryden.He shewed his firm adherence to religion as modelled by our national constitution, and was constant to its offices in devotion, both in publick and in his family. Joseph Addison, Freeholder.
ChatGPT
constant
A constant is a fixed value or property that remains unchanged and constant throughout a particular context, situation, or equation. It does not vary or fluctuate over time or within a specific set of conditions. Constants are used in various fields, such as mathematics, physics, and computer programming, to represent specific known values or parameters that are necessary for calculations or to define relationships between variables.
Webster Dictionary
Constantverb
firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid
Constantverb
not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle
Constantverb
remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc
Constantverb
consistent; logical
Constantnoun
that which is not subject to change; that which is invariable
Constantnoun
a quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Constant
kon′stant, adj. fixed: unchangeable: firm: continual: faithful.—n. (math.) a term or quantity which does not vary throughout a given investigation: that which remains unchanged.—n. Con′stancy, fixedness: unchangeableness: faithfulness: (Shak.) perseverance: (Shak.) certainty.—adv. Con′stantly. [L. constans, -antis, from constāre, to stand firm—con, inten., stāre, to stand.]
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
CONSTANT
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Constant is ranked #7929 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Constant surname appeared 4,173 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Constant.
63.3% or 2,642 total occurrences were White.
30.1% or 1,260 total occurrences were Black.
2.9% or 124 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
2.4% or 103 total occurrences were of two or more races.
0.5% or 24 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
0.4% or 20 total occurrences were Asian.
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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'constant' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2175
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'constant' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2770
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'constant' in Adjectives Frequency: #283
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of constant in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of constant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of constant in a Sentence
Were at an inflection point. The constant chaos leaves us adrift. The incompetence makes us feel afraid, the callousness makes us feel alone. Its a lot. And heres the thing : We can do better and deserve so much more. We must elect a president who will bring something different, something better, and do the important work. A president who will bring all of us togetherBlack, White, Latino, Asian, Indigenousto achieve the future we collectively want. We must elect Joe Biden.
One of the allegations made constantly against Iran, and in order to raise the hype against Iran, is this constant harping on the fact that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism, but the reality is the world is not concerned with the largest state sponsor of terrorism, because the biggest worry, the biggest menace in the area of terrorism comes not from states but non-state actors like ISIS and Al Qaeda.
Women in Canada are not walking around this country in a state of constant consent to sexual activity unless and until they say No or offer resistance to anyone who targets them for sexual activity.
The fact that my mama has been a constant feature on the scene has provided that sense, I think, of continuity in a time of immense change, i suppose when you first set out you don't think about how long things might go on for, but the queen has provided an amazing record of devotion, dedication and commitment.
For health and the constant enjoyment of life, give me a keen and ever-present sense of humor it is the next best thing to an abiding faith in providence.
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- постоянен, постоянна величина, непрекъснат, константа, неизмененBulgarian
- constantCatalan, Valencian
- konstantaCzech
- konstantDanish
- ständig, konstant, fest, stetig, Konstante, beständig, Fixwert, regelmäßigGerman
- αδιάκοπος, διαρκής, σταθερός, σταθερά, συνεχήςGreek
- konstantaEsperanto
- constanteSpanish
- püsivEstonian
- ثابت, ماندگارPersian
- tasainen, muuttumaton, pysyvä, vakio, vakaa, jatkuvaFinnish
- constant, constanteFrench
- diongbháilteIrish
- cunbhalach, seasmhachScottish Gaelic
- kitartó, állhatatos, változatlan, folytonos, állandó, konstansHungarian
- costanteItalian
- 定数Japanese
- 변하지 않는 것, 상수Korean
- constantDutch
- constantePortuguese
- neschimbat, constantă, stabil, constantRomanian
- постоянный, константа, постояннаяRussian
- konstantaSerbo-Croatian
- konstantSwedish
- sabitTurkish
- không thay đổiVietnamese
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