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   constant

   /ˈkɒnst(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. occurring continuously over a period of time: "the constant background noise of the city" Similar continualcontinuouspersistentsustainedabidinground-the-clockceaselessunceasingperpetualincessantnever-endingeverlastingeternalendlessunendingunabatingnon-stopperennialunbrokenuninterruptedunrelievedinterminableunremittingrelentlessunrelentingwithout respiteliterary:sempiternalsteadfaststeadyresolutedeterminedperseveringtenaciousdoggedunwaveringunflaggingunshakenOpposite inconstantfitful
   • ▪ remaining the same over a period of time: "these discs rotate at a constant speed" Similar consistentregularstablesteadyfixeduniformevenlevelinvariableunvaryingunchangingchangelessundeviatingunfluctuatingimmutableOpposite inconstantvariable
   • ▪ (of a person) unchangingly faithful and dependable: "a constant friend" Similar faithfulloyaldevotedtruefastfirmunswervingunwaveringsteadfaststaunchstalwartdependabletrustworthytrustyreliablededicatedcommittedbosomboonOpposite inconstantfickle

   noun

   • 1. a situation that does not change: "the condition of struggle remained a constant"
   • ▪ a quantity or parameter that does not change its value whatever the value of the variables, under a given set of conditions.
   • ▪ a number expressing a relation or property which remains the same in all circumstances, or for the same substance under the same conditions.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘staying resolute or faithful’): from Old French, from Latin constant- ‘standing firm’, from the verb constare, from con- ‘with’ + stare ‘stand’. The noun senses date from the mid 19th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSTANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSTANT definition: 1. happening a lot or all the time: 2. staying the same, or not getting less or more: 3. A…. Learn more.

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   constant: [adjective] marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONSTANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONSTANT meaning: 1. happening a lot or all the time: 2. staying the same, or not getting less or more: 3. A…. Learn more.

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   Constant definition: not changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable. See examples of CONSTANT used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSTANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. fixed and invariable; unchanging 2. continual or continuous; incessant 3. resolute in mind, purpose, or.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconstant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   [usually before noun] happening all the time or repeatedly There were constant interruptions. a constant stream of visitors all day; The ruined buildings serve as a constant reminder of the war.; The constant threat of violence from the other inmates was hard to deal with.; Doctors are under constant pressure to treat more and more patients.; Babies need constant attention.

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   constant: 1 adj uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing “in constant pain” Synonyms: ceaseless , incessant , never-ending , perpetual , unceasing , unremitting continuous , uninterrupted continuing in time or space without interruption adj unvarying in nature “maintained a constant temperature” Synonyms: changeless , invariant , ...

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › constantConstant - definition of constant by The Free Dictionary

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   b. An experimental or theoretical condition, factor, or quantity that does not vary or that is regarded as invariant in specified circumstances.

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    Constant definition: Continually occurring; persistent. A quantity, vector, etc. assumed to have one value throughout a particular discussion or investigation.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSTANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONSTANT definition: 1. happening a lot or all the time: 2. staying at the same level: . Learn more.