Definitions for constant
ˈkɒn stəntcon·stant

Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. constant, constant quantity, invariablenoun

   a quantity that does not vary

2. constantadjective

   a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context

   "the velocity of light is a constant"

3. changeless, constant, invariant, unvaryingadjective

   unvarying in nature

   "maintained a constant temperature"; "principles of unvarying validity"

4. constantadjective

   steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection

   "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"

5. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. constantnoun

   That which is permanent or invariable.

   Etymology: From constantem, constare.

2. constantnoun

   A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.

   Etymology: From constantem, constare.

3. constantnoun

   Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.

   Etymology: From constantem, constare.

4. constantnoun

   An identifier that is bound to an invariant value.

   Etymology: From constantem, constare.

5. constantadjective

   Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

   Etymology: From constantem, constare.

6. constantadjective

   Consistently recurring over time; persistent

   Etymology: From constantem, constare.

7. constantadjective

   Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

   Etymology: From constantem, constare.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Constantverb

   firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid

2. Constantverb

   not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle

3. Constantverb

   remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc

4. Constantverb

   consistent; logical

5. Constantnoun

   that which is not subject to change; that which is invariable

6. Constantnoun

   a quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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.]

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'constant' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2175

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'constant' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2770

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'constant' in Adjectives Frequency: #283

How to pronounce constant?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of constant in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of constant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of constant in a Sentence

1. Amber Rose:

   I see this a lot on the Internet: ‘Amber’s going to hurt him,’ i’ve been the one that’s been heartbroken. I have never cheated on any of my boyfriends. I still have never said anything mean about Kanye. This is after six, seven years of constant bullying from him.

2. Akram Al Deek:

   Indeed, writing and identity are both identical: because they are never final and both demand constant editing.

3. Sophie Callan:

   His constant goal in life appears to have been achieving significance.

4. Scott Kahan:

   Everybody has different needs and tendencies. Constant weighing can throw some people for a loop. They get freaked out when the number goes up by a pound, and it ends up being counterproductive.

5. Herb Brody:

   Telling the future by looking at the past assumes that conditions remain constant. This is like driving a car by looking in the rearview mirror.

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