constant
English
/ˈkɒnstənt/, /ˈkɑnstənt/
adj
Definitions
- Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
- Consistently recurring over time; persistent.
- Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.
- Firm; solid; not fluid.
- (obsolete) Consistent; logical.
- (computing) Bounded above by a constant.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English constant.
Origin
Middle English
constant
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Cognates and derived terms
- constant-speed propeller English
- constantive English
- constantly English
- constantness English
- nonconstant English
- propeller English
- speed English
- thermoconstant English
- unconstant English
- unconstantly English
- constant Middle English