constant

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I - noun

1. a quantity that does not vary (Freq. 4)
• Syn:
constant quantity, invariable
• Hypernyms:
quantity
• Hyponyms:
parameter, parametric quantity
2. a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
- the velocity of light is a constant
• Hypernyms:
number
• Hyponyms:
Avogadro's number, Avogadro number, Boltzmann's constant, coefficient, cosmological constant,
equilibrium constant, gas constant, universal gas constant, R, gravitational constant, universal gravitational constant,
constant of gravitation, G, Hubble's constant, Hubble constant, Hubble's parameter, Hubble parameter,
ionic charge, factor of proportionality, constant of proportionality, speed of light, light speed, c

II - adjective

1. unvarying in nature (Freq. 14)
- maintained a constant temperature
- principles of unvarying validity
• Syn:
changeless, invariant, unvarying
• Similar to:
invariable
• Derivationally related forms:
invariance (for: invariant), constancy, changelessness (for: changeless)
2. steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection (Freq. 2)
- a man constant in adherence to his ideals
- a constant lover
- constant as the northern star
• Ant:
inconstant
• Similar to:
steadfast, staunch, unswerving, unfailing, unflagging
• See Also:
faithful, invariable, stable, unchangeable
• Derivationally related forms:
constancy
• Attrubites:
constancy, stability
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
• Syn:
ceaseless, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting
• Similar to:
continuous, uninterrupted
• Derivationally related forms:
perpetuity (for: perpetual), incessantness (for: incessant), incessancy (for: incessant), ceaselessness (for: ceaseless)

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  ceaseless, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting, changeless, invariant, unvarying, constant quantity, invariable