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constant
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adjective (a)
- steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection(adj.all)Example:
A man constant in adherence to his ideals.
A constant lover.
Constant as the northern star.
source: wordnet30 - Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- a quantity that does not vary(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context(noun.quantity)Example:
The velocity of light is a constant.
source: wordnet30 - That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable.(noun)source: webster1913
- A number whose value, when ascertained (as by observation) and substituted in a general mathematical formula expressing an astronomical law, completely determines that law and enables predictions to be made of its effect in particular cases.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- unvarying in nature(adj.all)Example:
Maintained a constant temperature.
source: wordnet30 - uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing(adj.all)Example:
In constant pain.
source: wordnet30
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