Meaning & use
constant
Occurring continuously or remaining the same without change over time.
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The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Her constant support helped him get through the most difficult year of his life.
A note on using this word
In math and science, constant also works as a noun for a fixed value that never changes, such as the speed of light.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A fixed value or quantity that does not change within a given context.
In the equation, k represents a constant that stays the same for every trial.
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