constant

Constant is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒnstənt/, SAMPA: /"kQnst@nt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑnstənt/, SAMPA: /"kAnst@nt/

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Adjective

Positive constant

Comparative more constant

Superlative most constant

1. If something is constant, it doesn't change over time.
   • Antonym: variable

   I have this constant pain in my back. I wish it would stop.

   The rain has been constant all morning.

Noun

Singular constant

Plural constants

1. (technical) A constant is a value that doesn't change.
   • Antonym: variable

   In the formula $7x^{2}+3y+5=z$, 5 is a constant.