constant
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1. a quantity that does not vary (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | quantity, |
definition | : | the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | parameter, parametric quantity, |
definition | : | a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves (noun.cognition) |
2. a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context (noun.quantity)
hypernym | : | number, |
definition | : | a concept of quantity involving zero and units (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | avogadro number, avogadro's number, |
definition | : | the number of molecules in a mole of a substance (approximately 602,250,000,000,000,000,000,000) (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | boltzmann's constant, |
definition | : | constant used in the calculation of the ideal gas constant (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | coefficient, |
definition | : | a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | cosmological constant, |
definition | : | an arbitrary constant in the equations of general relativity theory (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | equilibrium constant, |
definition | : | (chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction) (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | gas constant, r, universal gas constant, |
definition | : | (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | hubble constant, hubble parameter, hubble's constant, hubble's parameter, |
definition | : | (cosmology) the ratio of the speed of recession of a galaxy (due to the expansion of the universe) to its distance from the observer; the Hubble constant is not actually a constant, but is regarded as measuring the expansion rate today (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | ionic charge, |
definition | : | the charge on an ion is equal to a constant charge e multiplied by an integer from 1 to 15 (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | c, light speed, speed of light, |
definition | : | the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second (noun.time) |
3. steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection (adj.all)
also | : | unchangeable, |
definition | : | not changeable or subject to change (adj.all) |
also | : | faithful, |
definition | : | steadfast in affection or allegiance (adj.all) |
also | : | stable, |
definition | : | resistant to change of position or condition (adj.all) |
also | : | invariable, |
definition | : | not liable to or capable of change (adj.all) |
attribute | : | constancy, stability, |
definition | : | the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation (noun.attribute) |
4. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing (adj.all)
5. unvarying in nature (adj.all)
similar | : | invariable, |
definition | : | not liable to or capable of change (adj.all) |
6. steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection (adj.all)
antonym | : | inconstant, |
definition | : | likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable (adj.all) |
derivation | : | constancy, |
definition | : | faithfulness and dependability in personal attachments (especially sexual fidelity) (noun.attribute) |
7. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing (adj.all)
derivation | : | perpetuity, sempiternity, |
definition | : | the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless) (noun.attribute) |
8. unvarying in nature (adj.all)
derivation | : | constancy, stability, |
definition | : | the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | changelessness, |
definition | : | the property of remaining unchanged (noun.attribute) |
9. steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection (adj.all)
antonym | : | inconstant, |
definition | : | likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable (adj.all) |
derivation | : | constancy, |
definition | : | faithfulness and dependability in personal attachments (especially sexual fidelity) (noun.attribute) |
10. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing (adj.all)
derivation | : | perpetuity, sempiternity, |
definition | : | the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless) (noun.attribute) |
11. unvarying in nature (adj.all)
derivation | : | constancy, stability, |
definition | : | the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | changelessness, |
definition | : | the property of remaining unchanged (noun.attribute) |
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