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constant

/ˈkɑnstənt/noun, adjective2 syllables

Constant means: steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection.

Synonyms for constant31

noun, as in a quantity that does not vary

constant quantity, invariable

adjective, as in steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection

immutable, steadfast, staunch, unswerving, unfailing, unflagging, faithful, invariable, stable, unchangeable

adjective, as in uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

ceaseless, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting, continuous, uninterrupted

adjective, as in unvarying in nature

changeless, invariant, unvarying, invariable

also used for constant

nonchanging, amaranthine, solid, continual, continuate, dreich, endless, eternal, unaltering

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Opposites of constant

inconstant

What does constant mean?5

adjective

1

steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection“a man constant in adherence to his ideals”

2

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing“the ceaseless thunder of surf”

3

unvarying in nature“maintained a constant temperature”

noun

1

a quantity that does not vary

2

a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context“the velocity of light is a constant”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Constant in a sentence

  • Cats are aloof, guinea pigs are nervous, and dogs need constant love and attention.patgfisher
  • There is no absolute success in the world, only constant progress.LeeSooHa
  • The rose and the thorn, sadness and joy are constant pairs.carlosalberto
  • Life itself is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning.Adelpa
  • The sun and my love are very powerful, and constant.unknown
  • I'm a constant source of pleasant surprises, always exceeding expectations and defying stereotypes.Nuel
  • My mind is a constant generator of new concepts, solutions, and creative possibilities.Nuel
  • We listen to the heartbeat of the earth, steady and constant.Igider

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Forms of constant

as a noun

plural
constants