constant
con·stant / ˈkänstənt/ • adj. occurring continuously over a period of time: the pain is constant. ∎ remaining the same over a period of time. ∎ (of a person) unchangingly faithful and dependable.• n. a situation or state of affairs that does not change: the condition of struggle remained a constant. ∎ Math. a quantity or parameter that does not change its value whatever the value of the variables, under a given set of conditions. ∎ Physics a number expressing a relation or property that remains the same in all circumstances, or for the same substance under the same conditions.DERIVATIVES: con·stant·ly adv.
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1. A quantity or data item whose value does not change.
2. A value that is determined by its denotation, i.e. a literal.
1. A quantity or data item whose value does not change.
2. A value that is determined by its denotation, i.e. a literal.
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