constant

Plural: constants

Noun

• Something that is unchanging or invariable over time.
• a quantity that does not vary
• a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
  • "the velocity of light is a constant"
• That which is permanent or invariable.
• A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.
• Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
• An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.

Adjective Satellite

• unvarying in nature
  • "maintained a constant temperature"
• uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  • "in constant pain"

Adjective

• steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
  • "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"
  • "a constant lover"
  • "constant as the northern star"

Adj

• Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
• Consistently recurring over time; persistent.
• Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.
• Firm; solid; not fluid.
• Consistent; logical.
• Bounded above by a constant.

Examples

• constant time   constant space
• The number of tiles in the bag remained a CONSTANT throughout the Words With Friends game.

Synonyms

ceaseless, changeless, constant quantity, incessant, invariable, invariant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting, unvarying, amaranthine, constant, continual, continuate, continuous, dreich, endless, eternal, everlasting, extended, infinite, lasting, nonchanging, nonstop, ongoing, permanent, persistent, relentless, steady, still, termless, unaltering, unbroken, unending, uniform, unintermitted, uninterrupted

Antonyms

inconstant

Related Words

constancy, constantly, literal

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