English · Adjectives

constant

/ˈkɒn.stənt/

[/ˈkɒn.stənt/]

continuous, unchanging

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Happening all the time or staying the same.

Example

The constant noise from the street made it hard to concentrate.

The constant noise from the street made it hard to concentrate.

Etymology

From Latin 'constans' (standing firm), from 'constare'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes the continuous or the unchanging.

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