p constant

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Paul Hen·ri Ben·ja·min Bal·luat

[pawl ahn-ree ban-zha-man ba-lwa] , Estournelles de Constant, Paul.

Jean Jo·seph Ben·ja·min

[zhahn zhaw-zef ban-zha-man] , 1845–1902, French painter.

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constant (ˈkɒnstənt)

—*adj*
1.	fixed and invariable; unchanging
2.	continual or continuous; incessant: constant interruptions
3.	resolute in mind, purpose, or affection; loyal

—n
4.	something that is permanent or unchanging
5.	a specific quantity that is always invariable: the velocity of light is a constant
6.	a. maths a symbol representing an unspecified number that remains invariable throughout a particular series of operations
	b. physics a theoretical or experimental quantity or property that is considered invariable throughout a particular series of calculations or experiments
7.	See logical constant

[C14: from Old French, from Latin constāns standing firm, from constāre to be steadfast, from stāre to stand]

'constantly

—*adv*

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Constant (French kɔ̃stɑ̃)

—n
	Benjamin (bɛ̃ʒamɛ̃). real name Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque. 1767--1830, French writer and politician: author of the psychological novel Adolphe (1816)

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constant

late 14c., "steadfast, resolute," from L. constantem (nom. constans) "standing firm, stable, steadfast," prp. of constare, from com- "together" + stare "to stand," from PIE base *sta- "to stand" (see stet). Of actions and conditions from 1653.

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constant con·stant (kŏn'stənt)
adj.

Continually occurring; persistent.
Unchanging in nature, value, or extent; invariable.

A quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context.
An experimental or theoretical condition, factor, or quantity that does not vary or that is regarded as invariant in specified circumstances.

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constant

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A quantity that is unknown but assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context.
A theoretical or experimental quantity, condition, or factor that does not vary in specified circumstances. Avogadro's number and Planck's constant are examples of constants.

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constant definition

A number that appears in equations and formulas and does not vary or change. Examples are Planck's constant and the speed of light.

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