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Definitions for constant
ˈkɒn stəntcon·stant

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Princeton's WordNet

  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

  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

  1. constantnoun

    That which is permanent or invariable.

  2. constantnoun

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

  3. constantnoun

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

  4. constantnoun

    An identifier that is bound to an invariant value.

  5. constantadjective

    Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

  6. constantadjective

    Consistently recurring over time; persistent

  7. constantadjective

    Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

  8. Etymology: From constantem, constare.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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

  1. 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

  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

  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.]

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. 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

  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

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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. Grenville Kleiser:

    By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character

  2. Jill Biden:

    In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her, an enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people across the Commonwealth. The seven decades of her history-making reign bore witness to an age of unprecedented human advancement and the forward march of human dignity.

  3. Alfred Jarry:

    To keep up even a worthwhile tradition means vitiating the idea behind it which must necessarily be in a constant state of evolution: it is mad to try to express new feelings in a mummified form.

  4. Noam Chomsky:

    All over the place, from the popular culture to the propaganda system, there is constant pressure to make people feel that they are helpless, that the only role they can have is to ratify decisions and to consume.

  5. Marcus Anwar:

    There are days I am working 14 to 16 hours. Having the weekend off is a thing of the past, when I'm done working, I try to spend quality time with Tiffany. But unfortunately, there are constant calls and emails that I have to answer, making it very difficult to separate work from personal life.

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