constant
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSTANT
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:
happening all the time or very often over a period of time
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opposite inconstant
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He suffers from constant headaches.
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The noise from the construction was constant [=continuous] from early morning until evening.
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Her constant chatter was a nuisance.
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The house is in constant need of repairs.
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The scar serves as a constant reminder of the accident.
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a problem demanding constant attention/care
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[more constant; most constant]
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staying the same
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not changing
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opposite inconstant
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The equipment should be stored at a constant temperature.
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He kept the car's speed constant.
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She has struggled to maintain a constant weight.
3
formal + literary
:
always loyal
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opposite inconstant
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They remained constant friends throughout their lives.
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Their friendship was constant.
— constantly
adverb-
He talked constantly all through the movie.
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They complained constantly about the noise.
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constant
/ˈkɑːnstənt/
noun
plural
constants
2
constant
/ˈkɑːnstənt/
noun
plural
constants
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSTANT
[count]
1
:
something that stays the same
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something that does not change
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Her job was the one constant in her life.
2
technical
:
a quantity or number whose value does not change
