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constant
Overview of noun constant
The noun constant has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (6) constant, constant quantity, invariable -- (a quantity that does not vary)
2. (5) constant -- (a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant")
Overview of adj constant
The adj constant has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (39) changeless, constant, invariant, unvarying -- (persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "principles of unvarying validity")
2. (7) constant, continuant -- (continually recurring or continuing without interruption; "constant repetition of the exercise"; "constant chatter of monkeys")
3. (2) constant -- (steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star")
4. ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting -- (uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain"; "night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city"; "the never-ending search for happiness"; "the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy"; "man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation"; "unremitting demands of hunger")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun constant
2 senses of constant
Sense 1
constant, constant quantity, invariable
=> quantity
=> concept, conception, construct
=> idea, thought
=> content, cognitive content, mental object
=> cognition, knowledge, noesis
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 2
constant
=> number
=> definite quantity
=> measure, quantity, amount
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun constant
2 senses of constant
Sense 1
constant, constant quantity, invariable
=> parameter, parametric quantity
Sense 2
constant
=> Avogadro's number, Avogadro number
=> Boltzmann's constant
=> coefficient
=> cosmological constant
=> equilibrium constant
=> gas constant, universal gas constant, R
=> gravitational constant, universal gravitational constant, constant of gravitation, G
=> Hubble's constant, Hubble constant
=> ionic charge
=> factor of proportionality, constant of proportionality
=> speed of light, light speed, c
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun constant
2 senses of constant
Sense 1
constant, constant quantity, invariable
=> quantity
Sense 2
constant
=> number
Antonyms of noun constant
Member Holonyms of noun constant
Substance Holonyms of noun constant
Part Holonyms of noun constant
Member Meronyms of noun constant
Substance Meronyms of noun constant
Part Meronyms of noun constant
Meronyms of noun constant
Holonyms of noun constant
Attributes of noun constant
Derived Forms of noun constant
Domain of noun constant
Domain Terms of noun constant
Familiarity of noun constant
constant used as a noun is rare (polysemy count =2)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun constant
2 senses of constant
Sense 1
constant, constant quantity, invariable
> quantity
=> quantum
=> term
=> numerical quantity
=> operand
=> variable, variable quantity
=> constant, constant quantity, invariable
=> parameter
=> product, mathematical product
=> sum, amount, total
=> proportional
=> binomial
Sense 2
constant
> number
=> arity
=> coordinate, co-ordinate
=> pagination, folio, page number, paging
=> decimal
=> constant
=> oxidation number, oxidation state
=> cardinality
=> count
=> factor
=> Fibonacci number
=> prime, prime quantity
=> composite number
=> score
=> record
=> compound number
=> ordinal number, ordinal, no.
=> cardinal number, cardinal
=> base, radix
=> floating-point number
=> fixed-point number
=> atomic number
=> baryon number
=> quota
=> linage, lineage
=> natural number
=> integer, whole number
=> addend
=> augend
=> minuend
=> subtrahend
=> remainder, difference
=> complex number, complex quantity, imaginary number, imaginary
=> square, second power
=> cube, third power
=> biquadrate, biquadratic, quartic, fourth power
=> root
=> dividend
=> divisor
=> quotient
=> remainder
=> multiplier, multiplier factor
=> multiplicand
Meronyms of noun constant
2 senses of constant
Holonyms of noun constant
Grep of noun constant
boltzmann's constant
constant
constant-width font
constant lambert
constant of gravitation
constant of proportionality
constant quantity
constantan
constantin brancusi
constantine
constantine i
constantine the great
constantinople
cosmological constant
dissociation constant
equilibrium constant
gas constant
gravitational constant
hubble's constant
hubble constant
law of constant proportion
leonard constant lambert
planck's constant
rydberg constant
solar constant
time constant
universal gas constant
universal gravitational constant
Antonyms of adj constant
4 senses of constant
Sense 1
changeless, constant, invariant, unvarying
INDIRECT (VIA invariable) -> variable
Sense 2
constant, continuant
INDIRECT (VIA continual) -> sporadic
Sense 3
constant (vs. inconstant)
inconstant (vs. constant)
=> false, untrue
=> fickle, volatile
Sense 4
ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting
INDIRECT (VIA continuous) -> discontinuous, noncontinuous
Similarity of adj constant
4 senses of constant
Sense 1
changeless, constant, invariant, unvarying
=> invariable (vs. variable)
Sense 2
constant, continuant
=> continual (vs. sporadic)
Sense 3
constant (vs. inconstant)
=> steadfast, staunch, unswerving
=> unfailing, unflagging
Also See> faithful#1; invariable#1; stable#1; unchangeable#1
Sense 4
ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting
=> continuous (vs. discontinuous), uninterrupted
Pertainyms of adj constant
Attributes of adj constant
1 of 4 senses of constant
Sense 3
constant (vs. inconstant)
=> constancy, stability
Domain of adj constant
Domain Terms of adj constant
Familiarity of adj constant
constant used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count =4)
Grep of adj constant
constant
inconstant
Grep of adv constant
constantly
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