constant

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒnstənt/
US: /ˈkɑːnstənt/

  1. Happening all the time or repeatedly.

    1. The constant noise was hard to ignore. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city has constant construction, making driving difficult. [ ] [ ]

  2. Remaining the same for a long time; not changing.

    1. The speed was constant during the test. [ ] [ ]
    2. Maintaining a constant temperature in the greenhouse is important. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

steady stable fixed regular invariable eternal
constant noun

  1. Something that does not change or vary.

    1. Gravity is a constant force. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to find the constant in this equation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A number that has a fixed value in a particular situation.

    1. The speed of light is a fundamental constant. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experiment requires controlling all the constants. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "constant" in English means: Happening all the time or repeatedly., Remaining the same for a long time; not changing..

The phonetic transcription of "constant" is /ˈkɒnstənt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnstənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "constant": steady, stable, fixed, regular, invariable, eternal.

Example usage of "constant": "The constant noise was hard to ignore.". More examples on the page.