constant

B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Academic

adj. staying at the same level, speed, or value.

adj. remaining invariant or unchanging in nature, value, or intensity.

“The pilot maintained a constant speed throughout the flight.”

“Maintaining a constant temperature is critical for the success of this chemical reaction.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Academic · Technical

n. a number or value that does not change during a calculation or experiment.

n. a quantity or parameter that does not change its value throughout a given mathematical operation or scientific discussion.

“In this math problem, 'g' represents the constant for gravity.”

“The researcher identified the atmospheric pressure as a constant to simplify the initial stages of the simulation.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a name in computer code that represents a value that cannot be changed while the program is running.

n. an identifier bound to an invariant value, used in source code to improve readability and prevent accidental modification.

“The programmer defined the maximum number of users as a constant.”

“By using a constant for the API endpoint, the developers ensured that the URL remained consistent across the entire application.”