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" |
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" |