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constant definition
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Grep of noun constant boltzmann's constant constant constant-width font constant lambert constant of gravitation constant of proportionality constant quantity constantan constantin brancusi constantine constantine i constantine the great constantinople cosmological constant dissociation constant equilibrium constant gas constant gravitational constant hubble's constant hubble constant law of constant proportion leonard constant lambert planck's constant rydberg constant solar constant time constant universal gas constant universal gravitational constant Overview of noun constant The noun constant has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (6) constant, constant quantity -- (a quantity that does not vary) 2. (5) constant -- (a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant") Overview of adj constant The adj constant has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (39) changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying -- (persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze") 2. (7) constant -- (continually recurring or continuing without interruption; "constant repetition of the exercise"; "constant chatter of monkeys") 3. (2) constant -- (steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star") 4. ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting -- (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") Antonyms of adj constant 4 senses of constant Sense 1 changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying INDIRECT (VIA invariable) -> variable Sense 2 constant INDIRECT (VIA continual) -> sporadic Sense 3 constant (vs. inconstant) inconstant (vs. constant) => false, untrue => fickle, volatile Sense 4 ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting INDIRECT (VIA continuous) -> discontinuous, noncontinuous Similarity of adj constant 4 senses of constant Sense 1 changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying => invariable (vs. variable) Sense 2 constant => continual (vs. sporadic) Sense 3 constant (vs. inconstant) => steadfast, staunch, unswerving => unfailing, unflagging Also See-> faithful#1; invariable#1; stable#1; unchangeable#1 Sense 4 ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting => continuous (vs. discontinuous), uninterrupted Attributes of adj constant 1 of 4 senses of constant Sense 3 constant (vs. inconstant) => constancy, stability Familiarity of adj constant constant used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 4) Grep of adj constant constant inconstant Overview of noun constant The noun constant has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (6) constant, constant quantity -- (a quantity that does not vary) 2. (5) constant -- (a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant") Overview of adj constant The adj constant has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (39) changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying -- (persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze") 2. (7) constant -- (continually recurring or continuing without interruption; "constant repetition of the exercise"; "constant chatter of monkeys") 3. (2) constant -- (steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star") 4. ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting -- (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")
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