Constant: meaning, definitions and examples

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constant

 

[ ˈkɒnstənt ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A constant is a value that does not change. It remains the same throughout a mathematical equation or expression.

Synonyms

fixed, stable, unchanging

Examples of usage

  • The value of pi (π) is a constant in geometry.
  • In the equation y = 2x + 3, the constant term is 3.
Context #2 | Adjective

continual

Constant means occurring continuously over a period of time.

Synonyms

continuous, incessant, uninterrupted

Examples of usage

  • The constant rain caused flooding in the area.
  • She was under constant pressure to meet deadlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "constant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constante

🇮🇳 स्थिर

🇩🇪 konstant

🇮🇩 konstan

🇺🇦 постійний

🇵🇱 stały

🇯🇵 一定の (ittei no)

🇫🇷 constant

🇪🇸 constante

🇹🇷 sabit

🇰🇷 일정한 (iljeonghan)

🇸🇦 ثابت (thabit)

🇨🇿 stálý

🇸🇰 stály

🇨🇳 恒定的 (héngdìng de)

🇸🇮 stalen

🇮🇸 stöðugur

🇰🇿 тұрақты

🇬🇪 მუდმივი (mudmivi)

🇦🇿 daimi

🇲🇽 constante

Etymology

The word 'constant' originated from the Latin word 'constans', which means standing firm, stable, or unchanging. It has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving to represent the concept of something that remains consistent or unvarying.

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