constant
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.happening again and again or staying the same for a long time.
adj.occurring continuously or recurring frequently over a period of time.
Simple“The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to sleep.”
In context“The project was delayed by constant interruptions and a lack of clear leadership from the department head.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.staying at the same level, speed, or value.
adj.remaining invariant or unchanging in nature, value, or intensity.
Simple“The pilot maintained a constant speed throughout the flight.”
In context“Maintaining a constant temperature is critical for the success of this chemical reaction.”
Antonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“In this math problem, 'g' represents the constant for gravity.”
In context“The researcher identified the atmospheric pressure as a constant to simplify the initial stages of the simulation.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The programmer defined the maximum number of users as a constant.”
In context“By using a constant for the API endpoint, the developers ensured that the URL remained consistent across the entire application.”
UsageIn many programming languages, constants are written in ALL_CAPS by convention.
Usage constant noise · constant threat