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constant

Syllabification: (con·stant)

Pronunciation: /ˈkänstənt/

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Definition of constant

adjective

occurring continuously over a period of time:the pain is constant
remaining the same over a period of time:the company has kept its prices fairly constant
(of a person) unchangingly faithful and dependable.

noun

a situation or state of affairs that does not change:the condition of struggle remained a constant
Mathematics a quantity or parameter that does not change its value whatever the value of the variables, under a given set of conditions.
Physics a number expressing a relation or property that remains the same in all circumstances, or for the same substance under the same conditions.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'staying resolute or faithful'): from Old French, from Latin constant- 'standing firm', from the verb constare, from con- 'with' + stare 'stand'. The noun senses date from the mid 19th century

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