constant

Never shifts, mathematically

Constant describes something that doesn't change or stop.

A constant temperature stays the same.

Constant interruptions keep coming.

In science, a constant is a value that remains fixed—the speed of light is a physical constant.

The word can suggest reliability (a constant companion) or relentlessness (constant pain).

Constantly means continuously or repeatedly.

enduring

perpetual

Lasting without interruption

permanent · lasting · abiding · unchanging · immutable · ageless · undying · perennial · enduring · imperishable

uniform

consistent

Not varying or contradicting

stable · unchanging · invariable · unvarying · homogeneous · level · uniform · fixed · static · balanced

steadfast

unwavering

Steady and unchanging

dedicated · committed · true · dependable · reliable · steadfast · staunch · resolute · unswerving · unfaltering

persistent

relentless

Continuing without pause

continual · unceasing · nonstop · ongoing · sustained · uninterrupted · around-the-clock · dogged · tireless · unremitting

scientific

invariant

Remaining always constant

law · principle · property · ratio · decay · rate · velocity · acceleration · frequency · wavelength

mathematical

variable

Prone to fluctuation

gravitational · proportionality · scalar · term · factor · value · quantity · equation · formula · notation

Categories
Opposites
changeability/stability

constantvariable

Prone to fluctuation

changing · changeable · fluctuating · unstable · volatile

loyalty/faithfulness

constantdisloyal

Untrue to commitments

unfaithful · faithless · fickle · inconstant · untrue

duration/persistence

constantintermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals

temporary · transient · sporadic · momentary · occasional

Phrases
Family

constantly, constancy, constable, inconstant, constants, inconstancy, inconstantly, constancies

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G