constant
con·stant (kŏnʹstənt)adj. 1. Continually occurring; persistent. 2. Regularly recurring: plagued by constant interruptions. 3. Unchanging in nature, value, or extent; invariable. See Synonyms at continual. 4. Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful. See Synonyms at faithful.n. 1. Something that is unchanging or invariable. 2. a. A quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context. b. An experimental or theoretical condition, factor, or quantity that does not vary or that is regarded as invariant in specified circumstances. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin cōnstāns, cōnstant- present participle of cōnstāre, to stand firm : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + stāre, to stand; See stā- in Indo-European Roots.] conʹstant·ly adv.
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