constant

Speech parts

1. constant - Noun

2. constant - Adjective

3. constant - Verb

4. constant - Adjective Satellite

5. Constant - Proper noun

Meaning

Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.

Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle.

Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc.

Consistent; logical.

That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable.

A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

perpetual unvarying fixed permanent firm continual incessant steadfast invariable ceaseless unchanging never-ending unremitting unceasing changeless

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Antonyms

inconstant centennial dickey quicksilver rocky caprice

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Hypernyms

number quantity

Hyponyms

parameter coefficient c g r speed of light

Phrases with the word

Archimedes' constant universal gravitational constant remain constant constant current constant loop constant revolution

Examples

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. Benjamin Franklin

Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness. John Chrysostom

There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency. Jonathan Swift

Constant dropping wears away a stone. Latin Proverb

Constant dripping wears away the rock. Latin Proverb

Better one timely squawk than constant talk. Mexican Proverb

Close letter words and terms

constancie Constancio constancy constant activity constant angle polygon constant angle-sided polygon