constant

adjective

con·stant | \ ˈkän(t)-stənt

Definition of constant

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment a constant friend

2 : invariable, uniform a constant flow should be stored at a constant temperature

3 : continually occurring or recurring : regular a constant annoyance suffers from constant headaches

constant

noun

Definition of constant (Entry 2 of 2)

: something invariable or unchanging: such as

a : a number that has a fixed value in a given situation or universally or that is characteristic of some substance or instrument

b : a number that is assumed not to change value in a given mathematical discussion

c : a term in logic with a fixed designation

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Adjective

faithful, loyal, constant, staunch, steadfast, resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted. faithful to her promise loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray. remained loyal to the czar constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows. constant friends staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it. a staunch defender of free speech steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction. steadfast in their support resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose. a resolute ally

continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence. continual showers the whole weekend continuous usually implies an uninterrupted flow or spatial extension. football's oldest continuous rivalry constant implies uniform or persistent occurrence or recurrence. lived in constant pain incessant implies ceaseless or uninterrupted activity. annoyed by the incessant quarreling perpetual suggests unfailing repetition or lasting duration. a land of perpetual snowfall perennial implies enduring existence often through constant renewal. a perennial source of controversy

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He suffers from constant headaches. Her constant chatter was a nuisance.

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But the number of new HIV infections has remained relatively constant in recent years, instead of decreasing sharply, and blacks and Latinos are overrepresented in the newly infected. — María Méndez, Dallas News, "Dallas County and agencies are ramping up efforts to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Can it be done?," 23 Aug. 2019 Alton Strupp, Louisville Courier Journal Bankruptcies are a constant threat to coal companies — which is why Kentucky requires those operating for less than five years to post a bond covering a month of payroll. — Chris Kenning, The Courier-Journal, "Lawmakers seek to close 'loophole' after coal bankruptcy left miners with bounced checks," 15 Aug. 2019

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