constant
That which is permanent or invariableThat which is permanent or invariable.
» I'm in constant danger.
Ich bin ständiger Gefahr ausgesetzt. — Sudajaengi
Ich bin ständig in Gefahr. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Я в постоянной опасности. — Selena777
Я в постійні небезпеці. — deniko
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4 sensesThat which is permanent or invariable.
Konstante, Fixwert
постоя́ннаяpostojánnaja, конста́нтаkonstánta
ста́лаstála, конста́нтаkonstánta
A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion or operation.
Konstante
постоя́ннаяpostojánnaja, конста́нтаkonstánta
a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
Konstante
постоя́ннаяpostojánnaja
An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.
Konstante
Examples
328 sentencesI'm in constant danger.
Я в постійні небезпеці. — deniko
ruЯ в постоянной опасности. — Selena777
deIch bin ständiger Gefahr ausgesetzt. — Sudajaengi
The sick man required constant attention.
deDer kranke Mann bedurfte ständiger Aufmerksamkeit. — Tamy
I've been in constant contact with Tom.
ruЯ находился с Томом в постоянном контакте. — odexed
We have kept in constant touch for twenty years.
There's a constant flow of traffic on this road.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English constant, from Old French constant, from Latin constantem, accusativeFrom Middle English constant, from Old French constant, from Latin constantem, accusative of constans, from cōnstāre (“to stand firm”). Displaced native Old English singal.
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Forms
plural: constantsSynonyms
2 synonyms- a quantity that does not vary:constant quantityinvariable
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
29 related wordsSee also
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