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 constant constant /ˈkɑːnstənt/

adjective

  1. () Unvarying in nature  ( changeless , invariant , unvarying , constant )
    unvarying in nature
     Maintained a constant temperature
    maintained a constant temperature
     Principles of unvarying validity
    principles of unvarying validity
  2. () Steadfast in purpose, devotion or affection  ( constant )
    steadfast in purpose, devotion or affection
     A man constant in adherence to his ideals
    a man constant in adherence to his ideals
     A constant lover
    a constant lover
     Constant as the northern star
    constant as the northern star
  3. Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing  ( constant , incessant , never-ending , ceaseless , perpetual , unceasing , unremitting )
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
     The ceaseless thunder of surf
    the ceaseless thunder of surf
     In constant pain
    in constant pain
     Night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city
    night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city
     The never-ending search for happiness
    the never-ending search for happiness
     The perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy
    the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy
     Man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation
    man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation
     Unremitting demands of hunger
    unremitting demands of hunger

noun

  1. () A quantity that does not vary  ( constant quantity , invariable , constant )
    a quantity that does not vary
  2. A number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context  ( constant )
    a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
     The velocity of light is a constant
    the velocity of light is a constant