Definition of Constant

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Constant

Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.

Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle.

Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc.

Consistent; logical.

That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable.

A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to variable.

A number whose value, when ascertained (as by observation) and substituted in a general mathematical formula expressing an astronomical law, completely determines that law and enables predictions to be made of its effect in particular cases.

A number expressing some property or condition of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of a transit instrument.

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Constant Quotations

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.
Benjamin Franklin

Gain may be temporary and uncertain; but ever while you live, expense is constant and certain: and it is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.
Benjamin Franklin

Constant development is the law of life, and a man who always tries to maintain his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives himself into a false position.
Mohandas Gandhi

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
Confucius

Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.
Socrates

The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.
Napoleon Bonaparte

Basically, my problem was attributed to stress more than anything. I don't know what that does and I guess doctors can tell you that there's chemicals that build up in your system when you go through a lot of stress and constant stress.
Mike Ditka

There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency.
Jonathan Swift

The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.
John C. Maxwell

The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'
Billy Graham

Constant Translations

constant in Afrikaans is vas
constant in Dutch is bestendig, constant, gestaag
constant in French is continuel, constante, constant
constant in Italian is fermo
constant in Latin is jugis, constans
constant in Portuguese is constante
constant in Spanish is constante

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