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- pronunciation:
- kan
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Builder, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
unchanging; uniform.
The composer's style remained constant through the latter part of his career.- synonyms:
- changeless, consistent, immutable, invariable, regular, uniform
- antonyms:
- changeable, mutable, variable, volatile
- similar words:
- abiding, conformable, even, stable, stationary, steady, unvarying
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| definition 2: |
continual; persistent.
He was used to the constant hum of the traffic.The child's constant whining annoyed the guests.- synonyms:
- continual, incessant, persistent, relentless, unremitting
- antonyms:
- fitful
- similar words:
- assiduous, chronic, continuous, endless, interminable, perpetual, unceasing
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| definition 3: |
steadfast; faithful.
Her constant devotion to the cause brought about much-needed reforms.- synonyms:
- devoted, faithful, steadfast
- antonyms:
- fickle, inconstant
- similar words:
- abiding, dependable, firm, reliable, stable, staunch
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chronic, eternal, even, frequent, indestructible, loyal, permanent, persistent, same, solid, special, standing, steadfast, steady, timeless, true, virtuous |
adverb + (adj.)constant
fairly, relatively, remarkably, roughly, under
(adj.)constant
+ noun
acceleration,
ache,
adjustment,
anxiety,
attention,
barrage,
battle,
bickering,
bombardment,
change,
chatter,
coefficient,
communication,
companion,
comparison,
contact,
criticism,
danger,
delay,
demand,
density,
dialogue,
dollar,
drumbeat,
elasticity,
equation,
evolution,
exposure,
fatigue,
fear,
feedback,
flow,
flux,
friction,
frustration,
gardener,
gravity,
harassment,
headache,
hum,
hunger,
influx,
innovation,
input,
inspiration,
interaction,
moisture,
monitoring,
motion,
negotiation,
noise,
pain,
parade,
pounding,
preoccupation,
presence,
pressure,
pursuit,
quest,
questioning,
ratio,
reassurance,
reference,
refrain,
reinforcement,
reminder,
renewal,
repair,
repetition,
revision,
roar,
rotation,
scrutiny,
shifting,
source,
speculation,
speed,
stimulation,
strain,
stream,
stress,
struggle,
supervision,
supply,
surveillance,
temperature,
temptation,
tension,
theme,
threat,
torque,
touch,
travel,
turmoil,
turnover,
update,
variance,
velocity,
vigilance,
warfare,
watch,
worry
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that does not vary or change.
The speed of light is said to be a constant.Fear is one of the constants in an abused child's life.- synonyms:
- invariable
- antonyms:
- variable
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control |
adjective + (n.)constant
auxiliary, cosmological, dielectric, fundamental, only, physical
verb + (n.)constant
hold
(n.)constant
+ verb
determine, remain, vary
noun + (n.)constant
coupling, rate, spring, value
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| derivation: |
constantly (adv.) |
The word constant
contains the following parts:
con-
Latin
prefix
that means with, together
  More about this word part:
The prefix con-
is an assimilated form of com- used before roots beginning with c, d, f, g, j, n, s, t, and v. See com-. Note: con-
is frequently an intensive prefix, as in " conceive
."
Example words:
conceive, concentrate, concentric, conclude, conclusion, condone, conduce, conducive, conduct, conductive, conduction, confer, conference, confidant, confide, confidence, confident, confine, confirm, conflict, confluence, conflux, conform, confuse, confusion, congener, congratulate, congregate, congress, conjecture, conjunct, conjunction, conjunctiva, connect, connote, conscript, conscription, consign, consonant, conspiracy, constant, constrain, construct, construction, contact, contain, container, context, continue, contract, conversant, convince, convict, conviction, convivial, convocation, convoke, inconceivable, inconsonant, inconspicuous, connotation, consequence, consequent
sta, stas, stat, stant, -stance
Latin and Greek
root
that means stand, standing, stabilize
Example words:
aerostat, aerostatics, apostasy, apostate, astatine, circumstance, constant, ecstasy, ecstatic, establish, instability, obstacle, stabile, stability, stabilize, stable, stagnant, static, station, stationary, statue, status, substance
- synonyms:
- sist
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