constant

US /ˈkɑnstənt/

UK /'kɒnstənt/

A2

adjective

  • Happening frequently or without pause
  • Occurring continuously over a period of time.
  • Faithful and dependable.
  • Occurring continuously over a period of time.
  • Remaining the same over time; not changing or varying.

noun

  • Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
  • A fixed number or value.

other

  • Something that is unchanging or invariable.

Examples

The level of unemployment remains fairly constant at around 10%.

All variables except one must be held constant. The temperature must be kept constant.