Constant

Aberration constant
(Astron.) a number which by substitution in the general formula for aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is 20.47.

Absolute constant
(Math.) one whose value is absolutely the same under all circumstances, as the number 10, or any numeral.

Arbitrary constant
an undetermined constant in a differential equation having the same value during all changes in the values of the variables.

Gravitation constant
(Physics) the acceleration per unit of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at unit distance. When this is known the acceleration produced at any distance can be calculated.

Solar constant
(Astron.) the quantity of heat received by the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C. G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter per second.

Constant of integration
(Math.) an undetermined constant added to every result of integration. - Young.

Noun	1.	constant - a quantity that does not vary Synonyms: constant quantity
	2.	constant - a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant"
Adj.	1.	constant - persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze" Synonyms: unvarying, changeless, invariant, steady
	2.	constant - continually recurring or continuing without interruption; "constant repetition of the exercise"; "constant chatter of monkeys"
	3.	constant - steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star" Antonyms: inconstant - likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable; "inconstant affections"; "an inconstant lover"; "swear not by...the inconstant moon"- Shakespeare
	4.	constant - 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" Synonyms: ceaseless, never-ending, unremitting, perpetual, unceasing, incessant

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