Constant Definition & Meaning

constant
adjective
  1. unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "principles of unvarying validity"
  2. steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"
  3. 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"
noun
  1. a quantity that does not vary
  2. a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant"

Synonyms for constant

ceaseless adj

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain

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changeless adj

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

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continual adj

occurring without interruption; chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely

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continuous adj

continuing in time or space without interruption

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faithful adj

steadfast in affection or allegiance; "years of faithful service"; "faithful employees

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incessant adj

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain

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invariable adj

not liable to or capable of change; "an invariable temperature"; "an invariable rule

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invariant adj

unaffected by a designated operation or transformation unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature

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loyal adj

steadfast in allegiance or duty; "loyal subjects

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never-ending adj

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain

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"Constant" in song lyrics

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  • "My evidence is how I represent, on a constant"
    Atoms Family — Small Violins
  • "The frame of mind that keeps our oppression constant"
    Aztlan Underground — Decolonize
  • "Now you, is who I'm against, with the constant"
    — Water World

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Usage tips for "constant"

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Frequently asked questions

What does constant mean?
unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "principles of unvarying validity" steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star" 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
What part of speech is constant?
Constant is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does constant have?
Constant has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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