constant

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From Latin constantem, constare (to stand firm).

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constant (comparative more constant, superlative most constant)

  1. Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
  2. Consistently recurring over time; persistent
  3. Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

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constant (plural constants)

  1. That which is permanent or invariable.
  2. (algebra) A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.
  3. (sciences) Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
  4. (computing) An identifier that is bound to an invariant value.

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constant m. and f. (plural constants)

  1. constant

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constant f. (plural constants)

  1. constant

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constant m. (f. constante, m. plural constants, f. plural constantes)

  1. constant

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cōnstant

  1. third-person plural present active indicative of cōnstō
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