constant

adj.

1. Continually occurring; persistent.
2. Regularly recurring: plagued by constant interruptions.
3. Unchanging in nature, value, or extent; invariable. See synonyms at continual.
4. Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful. See synonyms at faithful.

n.

1. Something that is unchanging or invariable.
2. 1. A quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context.
   2. An experimental or theoretical condition, factor, or quantity that does not vary or that is regarded as invariant in specified circumstances.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin cōnstāns, cōnstant-, present participle of cōnstāre, to stand firm : com-, intensive pref.; see com– + stāre, to stand.]

constantly con'stant·ly adv.

In programming, a fixed value in a program. Minimum and maximum amounts, dates, prices, headlines and error messages are examples.

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Value that does not change in testing, so that the effects of changes in the values of other elements can be studied. For example, when a control package is tested against a test package, one element, such as offer, copy or design, is changed and all other elements are held constant. Any difference in response to the control and test packages can be attributed to the element that changed.

Value that remains unchanged, for example, during the execution of a computer program. Literal expressions, such as 3.5 and George Washington are constants because they always stand for the same value.

Same as Mortgage Constant.

adjective

1. Existing or occurring without interruption or end: around-the-clock, ceaseless, continual, continuous, endless, eternal, everlasting, incessant, interminable, nonstop, ongoing, perpetual, persistent, relentless, round-the-clock, timeless, unceasing, unending, unfailing, uninterrupted, unremitting. See continue/stop/pause.
2. Remaining continually unchanged: changeless, consistent, invariable, same, unchanging, unfailing. See change/persist.
3. Having no change or variation: changeless, equable, even, invariable, invariant, regular, same, steady, unchanging, uniform, unvarying. See same/different/compare.
4. Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence: determined, firm, resolute, steadfast, steady, stiff, tough, unbending, uncompromising, unflinching, unwavering, unyielding. See purpose/purposelessness.
5. Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, a cause, or a duty: allegiant, faithful, fast, firm, liege, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true. See continue/stop/pause, trust/distrust.

adj

Definition: fixed
Antonyms: changeable, fickle, fluctuating, inconstant, irregular, unstable, unsteady, varying, wavering

adj

Definition: loyal, determined
Antonyms: disloyal, fickle, flagging, inconstant, undecided, undetermined, untrue, untrustworthy

adj

Definition: never-ending
Antonyms: concluding, ending, interrupted, stopping, terminable, terminating

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A term in a logical calculus to which any interpretation assigns a fixed meaning, unlike a variable or schematic letter.

In science, a term or symbol with a constant value.

A number that appears in equations and formulas and does not vary or change. Examples are Planck's constant and the speed of light.

A datum, fact or principle that is not subject to change.

• Michaelis c. (K_m) — a dissociation constant for the substrate concentration in an enzymatic reaction.
• c. (C) region — see constant domains.

IN BRIEF: Unchanging.

Success is still the constant application of the Golden Rule. — Unknown - quoted from www.zaadz.com.

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Common misspelling(s) of constant

• constatn

Dansk (Danish)
adj. - konstant, jævn, trofast, stabil
n. - konstant

Nederlands (Dutch)
voortdurend, herhaaldelijk, getrouw, constante

Français (French)
adj. - constant, continuel, permanent, incessant, répété
n. - (gén) facteur constant, (Math, Phys) constante

Deutsch (German)
n. - Konstante
adj. - dauernd, ständig, treu, konstant

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (μαθημ.) σταθερά
adj. - σταθερός, ακλόνητος, αμετάβλητος, αφοσιωμένος

Italiano (Italian)
costante, continuo, fedele

Português (Portuguese)
n. - constante (f) (Mat.) (Fís.)
adj. - constante

Русский (Russian)
константа, постоянный, преданный, неизменный

Español (Spanish)
adj. - fiel, leal, constante, continuo, incesante
n. - constante

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - konstant (mat. o fys.)
adj. - ständig, beständig, stadig, fast, trofast

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
不变的, 坚决的, 持续的, 常数, 恒量

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
adj. - 不變的, 堅決的, 持續的
n. - 常數, 恆量

한국어 (Korean)
adj. - 변치 않는, 불굴의, (한가지를) 끝까지 지키는
n. - 불변의 것, 항수

日本語 (Japanese)
adj. - 一定の, 不変の, 絶え間のない, 不断の, 心変わりをしない
n. - 定数

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) الثابت, ثابته (صفه) ثابت, وفي, راسخ, مستمر‏

עברית (Hebrew)
adj. - ‮קבוע, רצוף, נאמן, יציב‬
n. - ‮גודל קבוע‬

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