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1. 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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2. 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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3. constant
   (Learning Modules / Mathematics / Gravity) A value that does not change.
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4. 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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5. 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 ...
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6. 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 ,
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7. 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.) ,...
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8. 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...
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9. constant
   A quantity that, under stated conditions, does not vary with changes in the environment. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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10. constant
    continuant adjective continually recurring or continuing without interruption; `constant repetition of the exercise`; `constant chatter of monkeys`
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11. 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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12. constant
    constant quantity noun a quantity that does not vary
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13. 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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14. constant
    (kon´stәnt) not failing; remaining unaltered. a fact or principle that is not subject to change.
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15. 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 uncha...
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16. 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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17. 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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18. constant
    constant Related 'together' units: greg-; inter-; struct-.
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19. constant
    
    • a quantity that does not vary
    • a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
    
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20. 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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21. Constant
    In mathematics a constant is a fixed value.
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22. constant
    Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′stănt Definitions: 1. A quantity that, under stated conditions, does not vary with changes in the environment.
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23. constant
    In mathematics, a fixed quantity or one that does not change its value in relation to variables. For example, in the algebraic expression y² = 5x - 3, the numbers 3 and 5 are constants. In physics, certain quantities are regarded as universal constants, such as the speed of light ...
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24. Constant
    [programming] In computer programming, a constant is an identifier whose associated value cannot typically be altered by the program during its execution (though in some cases this can be circumvented, e.g. using self-modifying code). Many programming languages make an explicit syntactic dis...
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25. Constant
    [mathematics] In mathematics, a constant is a non-varying value, i.e. completely fixed or fixed in the context of use. The term usually occurs in opposition to variable (i.e. variable quantity), which is a symbol that stands for a value that may vary. which makes the function-argument status...
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