constant

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin constantem.

[edit] Adjective

constant (comparative more constant, superlative most constant)

Positive
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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unchanged through time
consistently recurring over time
steady
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[edit] Noun

Singular
constant

Plural
constants

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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that which is permanent or invariable
algebra: quantity that remains fixed
science: property that does not change
identifier that is bound to an invariant value
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[edit] French

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

  1. constant

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