Look up: Constant

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   Constant
   In mathematics a constant is a fixed value.
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   constant
   [adj] - continually recurring or continuing without interruption 2. [adj] - steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection 3. [n] - a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context 4. [n] - a quantity that does not vary
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   Constant
   A quantity that does not change. This quantity may be a number or a variable. See also: Physical Constants, Variable.
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   constant
   (Learning Modules / Mathematics / Gravity) A value that does not change.
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   constant
   (Learning Modules / Mathematics / Beam calculations) The same at all times. A person's watch may be set two minutes ahead of GMT, and would be a constant two minutes fast, throughout the day.
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   constant
   a) an explicit, as opposed to symbolic, value in a program instruction or statement; b) any item whose value is fixed throughout a program Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers) • a variable is a symbol which can assume any of a prescribed set of values; if the variable can assume only one value it is called a constant Category: Building industry •...
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   Constant
   Definition (keystage 2) A quantity which we assume does not ever change. <br /> Examples: A car moving at constant speed is neither accelerating nor decelerating; <br /> The graph of y = ax 2 , where a is a constant: as we move along the graph, x and y change, but a stays the same.
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   Constant
   Definition (keystage 2) Something which does not change and has the same value all the time <br /> Something that is constant is the opposite of something that is variable, that is something which changes.
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   Constant
   Con'stant adjective [ Latin onstans , -antis , present participle of constare to stand firm, to be consistent; con- + stare to stand: confer French constant . See Stand and confer Cost , transitive verb ] 1. Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid . [ Obsolete] « If . . . you mix the ...
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    Constant
    Con'stant noun 1. That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable. 2. (Math.) A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable . Absolute constant (Math.) , one whose value is absolutely the same under all circumstances, as the number 10, or any numeral. -- Arbitrary constant , an ...
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    Constant
    Con'stant noun 1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by observation) and substituted in a general mathematical formula expressing an astronomical law, completely determines that law and enables predictions to be made of its effect in particular cases. 2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition of a substance or of an instrument of precis ...
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    constant
    A quantity that, under stated conditions, does not vary with changes in the environment. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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    constant
    continuant adjective continually recurring or continuing without interruption; `constant repetition of the exercise`; `constant chatter of monkeys`
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    constant
    adjective steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; `a man constant in adherence to his ideals`; `a constant lover`; `constant as the northern star`
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    constant
    constant quantity noun a quantity that does not vary
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    constant
    noun a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; `the velocity of light is a constant`
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    Constant
    `Constants` are real numbers or numerical values which are significantly interesting in some way. The term `constant` is used both for mathematical constants and for physical constants, but with quite different meanings. One always talks about definable, and almost always also computable, mathematical constants - Chaitin's constant being a notable exception. However for some computable mathematical constants only very rough estimates are known. ...
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    constant
    (kon´stәnt) not failing; remaining unaltered. a fact or principle that is not subject to change.
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    Constant
    • (v. t.) Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle. • (n.) A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable. • (v. t.) Consistent; logical. • (v. t.) Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc...
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    constant
    a number, value, or object that has a fixed magnitude, physically or abstractly, as a part of a specific operation or discussion. In mathematics the ... [2 related articles]
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    Constant
    Constant is a French boy name. The meaning of the name is `Constant, Firm` Where is it used? The name Constant is mainly used In English and In French. Alternative meanings (Old English) Constant, Firm The name Constant doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Constant seems to be unique!
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    constant
    constant Related 'together' units: greg-; inter-; struct-.
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    constant
    A quantity that, under stated conditions, does not vary with changes in the environment.
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    constant
    
    1. a quantity that does not vary
    2. a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
    
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    Constant
    A constant is a symbol employed as an unambiguous name -- distinguished from a variable (q.v.). Thus in ordinary numerical algebra and in real number theory, the symbols x, y, z are variables, while 0, 1, 3, -- 1/2, p, e are constants. In such mathematical contexts the term constant is often restricted to unambiguous (non-variable) names of num...
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