Constantadjective
Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
Variableadjective
Able to vary.
âvariable winds or seasons; a variable quantityâ;
Constantadjective
Consistently recurring over time; persistent.
Variableadjective
Likely to vary.
Constantadjective
Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.
Variableadjective
Marked by diversity or difference.
Constantadjective
Firm; solid; not fluid.
Variableadjective
(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.
Constantadjective
(obsolete) Consistent; logical.
Variableadjective
(biology) Tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type.
Constantnoun
That which is permanent or invariable.
Variablenoun
Something that is variable.
Constantnoun
(algebra) A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.
Variablenoun
Something whose value may be dictated or discovered.
âThere are several variables to consider here.â;
Constantnoun
(science) Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
Variablenoun
(mathematics) A quantity that may assume any one of a set of values.
Constantnoun
(computing) An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.
Variablenoun
(mathematics) A symbol representing a variable.
Constantadjective
Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; - opposed to fluid.
âIf . . . you mix them, you may turn these two fluid liquors into a constant body.â;
Variablenoun
(programming) A named memory location in which a program can store intermediate results and from which it can read them.
Constantadjective
Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle. Opposite of changeable and variable.
âBoth loving one fair maid, they yet remained constant friends.â; âI am constant to my purposes.â; âHis gifts, his constant courtship, nothing gained.â; âOnward the constant current sweeps.â;
Variablenoun
(astronomy) A variable star.
Constantadjective
Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc.
Variablenoun
(nautical) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.
Constantadjective
Consistent; logical.
Variablenoun
Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts.
Constantnoun
That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable.
Variableadjective
Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.
Constantnoun
A quantity that does not change its value; - used in countradistinction to variable.
Variableadjective
Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable.
âLest that thy love prove likewise variable.â; âHis heart, I know, how variable and vain!â;
Constantnoun
A number whose value, when ascertained (as by observation) and substituted in a general mathematical formula expressing an astronomical law, completely determines that law and enables predictions to be made of its effect in particular cases.
Variablenoun
That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change.
Constantnoun
A number expressing some property or condition of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of a transit instrument.
Variablenoun
A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, x and y are variables.
Constantnoun
a data structure that does not change during the course of execution of a program. It may be a number, a string, or a more complex data structure; - contrasted with variable.
Variablenoun
A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.
Constantnoun
a quantity that does not vary
Variablenoun
something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation;
âthe weather is one variable to be consideredâ;
Constantnoun
a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context;
âthe velocity of light is a constantâ;
Variablenoun
a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Constantadjective
persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature;
âmaintained a constant temperatureâ; âa constant beatâ; âprinciples of unvarying validityâ; âa steady breezeâ;
Variablenoun
a star that varies noticeably in brightness
Constantadjective
continually recurring or continuing without interruption;
âconstant repetition of the exerciseâ; âconstant chatter of monkeysâ;
Variablenoun
a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
Constantadjective
steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection;
âa man constant in adherence to his idealsâ; âa constant loverâ; âconstant as the northern starâ;
Variableadjective
liable to or capable of change;
ârainfall in the tropics is notoriously variableâ; âvariable windsâ; âvariable expensesâ;
Constantadjective
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing;
âthe ceaseless thunder of surfâ; âin constant painâ; ânight and day we live with the incessant noise of the cityâ; âthe never-ending search for happinessâ; âthe perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracyâ; âman's unceasing warfare with drought and isolationâ; âunremitting demands of hungerâ;
Variableadjective
marked by diversity or difference;
âthe varying angles of roof slopeâ; ânature is infinitely variableâ;
Variableadjective
(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied;
âa variable capacitorâ; âvariable filters in front of the mercury xenon lightsâ;