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constant in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Constant or The Constant may refer to: Constant (mathematics), a non-varying value Mathematical constant
Constant
Physical constant in quantum mechanics
The Planck constant, or Planck's constant, denoted by h {\displaystyle h} , is a fundamental physical constant of foundational importance in quantum mechanics:
Planck_constant
Type of compiler optimization
Constant folding and constant propagation are related compiler optimizations used by many modern compilers. An advanced form of constant propagation known
Constant_folding
Conversion constant for amount of substance
In chemistry, the Avogadro constant, commonly denoted NA, is a conversion constant or ratio between an amount of substance and the number of particles
Avogadro_constant
Physical constant relating particle kinetic energy with temperature
The Boltzmann constant (kB or k) is the proportionality factor that relates the average relative thermal energy of particles in a gas with the thermodynamic
Boltzmann_constant
Geometrical property of a bar's cross-section
The torsion constant or torsion coefficient is a geometrical property of a bar's cross-section. It is involved in the relationship between angle of twist
Torsion_constant
Difference between logarithm and harmonic series
{\displaystyle \log _{e}(x)} . Euler's constant (sometimes called the Euler–Mascheroni constant) is a mathematical constant, usually denoted by the lowercase
Euler's_constant
Physical constant equivalent to the Boltzmann constant, but in different units
The molar gas constant (also known as the gas constant, universal gas constant, or ideal gas constant) is denoted by the symbol R or R. It is the molar
Gas_constant
5th episode of the 4th season of Lost
"The Constant" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American Broadcasting Company's (ABC) serial drama television series Lost, and the 77th
The_Constant
Term in an algebraic expression which does not contain any variables
In mathematics, a constant term (sometimes referred to as a free term) is a term in an algebraic expression that does not contain any variables and therefore
Constant_term
Physical constant for the strength of gravity induced by a mass
The gravitational constant is an empirical physical constant that gives the strength of the gravitational field induced by a mass. It is involved in the
Gravitational_constant
Chemical property
The binding constant, or affinity constant/association constant, is a special case of the equilibrium constant K,[citation needed] and is the inverse of
Binding_constant
Universal and unchanging physical quantity
A physical constant, sometimes called a fundamental physical constant or universal constant, is a physical quantity that cannot be explained by a theory
Physical_constant
Number of particle in a given volume of an ideal gas
The Loschmidt constant or Loschmidt's number (symbol: n0) is the number of particles (atoms or molecules) of an ideal gas per volume (the number density)
Loschmidt_constant
2.71828…, base of natural logarithms
with Euler's constant, a different constant typically denoted γ {\displaystyle \gamma } . Alternatively, e can be called Napier's constant after John Napier
E_(mathematical_constant)
Ratio of the perimeter of Bernoulli's lemniscate to its diameter
In mathematics, the lemniscate constant ϖ is a transcendental mathematical constant that is the ratio of the perimeter of Bernoulli's lemniscate to its
Lemniscate_constant
In mathematics Lévy's constant (sometimes known as the Khinchin–Lévy constant) occurs in an expression for the asymptotic behaviour of the denominators
Lévy's_constant
Surname list
Pete Constant (born 1963), American politician Constance (name) Constant (given name) Constant-Désiré Benjamin-Constant Benoît-Constant Saint-Constant (disambiguation)
Constant_(surname)
Dimensionless number that quantifies the strength of the electromagnetic interaction
fine-structure constant, also known as the Sommerfeld constant, commonly denoted by α (the Greek letter alpha), is a fundamental physical constant that quantifies
Fine-structure_constant
Function or value which does not change
In mathematics, the word constant conveys multiple meanings. As an adjective, it refers to non-variance (i.e. unchanging with respect to some other value);
Constant_(mathematics)
Solution to x * e^x = 1
The omega constant is a mathematical constant defined as the unique real number that satisfies the equation Ω e Ω = 1. {\displaystyle \Omega e^{\Omega
Omega_constant
Average commuting time
Marchetti's constant is the average time spent by a person for commuting each day. Its value is approximately one hour, or half an hour for a one-way trip
Marchetti's_constant
Physical constants of energy and wavenumber
In spectroscopy, the Rydberg constant, symbol R ∞ {\displaystyle R_{\infty }} for heavy atoms or R H {\displaystyle R_{\text{H}}} for hydrogen, named after
Rydberg_constant
Observation in physical cosmology
coordinate. Though the Hubble constant H0 is constant at any given moment in time, the Hubble parameter H, of which the Hubble constant is the current value,
Hubble's_law
Mathematical constant described by Marvin Ray Burns
The MRB constant is a mathematical constant, with decimal expansion 0.187859… (sequence A037077 in the OEIS). The constant is named after its discoverer
MRB_constant
Chemical property
Stability constants, formation constants, binding constants, association constants and dissociation constants are all types of equilibrium constants. For a
Equilibrium_constant
Fixed number that has received a name
A mathematical constant is a number whose value is fixed by an unambiguous definition, often referred to by a special symbol (e.g., an alphabet letter)
Mathematical_constant
French painter (1810–1865)
Constant Troyon (French pronunciation: [kɔ̃stɑ̃ tʁwajɔ̃]; August 28, 1810 – February 21, 1865) was a French painter of the Barbizon school. In the early
Constant_Troyon
2005 film by Fernando Meirelles
The Constant Gardener is a 2005 drama thriller film directed by Fernando Meirelles. The screenplay by Jeffrey Caine is based on John le Carré's 2001 novel
The_Constant_Gardener_(film)
Measure of change in amplitude and phase of a wave
The propagation constant of a sinusoidal electromagnetic wave is a measure of the change undergone by the amplitude and phase of the wave as it propagates
Propagation_constant
Property of two varying quantities with a constant ratio
have a constant ratio. The ratio is called coefficient of proportionality (or proportionality constant) and its reciprocal is known as constant of normalization
Proportionality_(mathematics)
Characteristic time in a system
In physics and engineering, the time constant, usually denoted by the Greek letter τ (tau), is the parameter characterizing the response to a step input
Time_constant
The term crude oil constant (Erdölkonstante in German) has been used as an inside joke and pun in the German petroleum industry, pointing out that the
Oil_constant
Measure of an acid's strength in solution
In chemistry, an acid dissociation constant (also known as acidity constant, or acid-ionization constant; denoted K a {\displaystyle K_{a}} ) is a
Acid_dissociation_constant
In probability theory, Kemeny’s constant is the expected number of time steps required for a Markov chain to transition from a starting state i to a random
Kemeny's_constant
Topics referred to by the same term
Saint-Constant is the name of several places: Saint-Constant, Quebec, Canada Saint-Constant station Saint-Constant, Cantal, France Saint Constant (died
Saint-Constant
A mathematical constant is a key number whose value is fixed by an unambiguous definition, often referred to by a symbol (e.g., an alphabet letter), or
List of mathematical constants
List_of_mathematical_constants
A calorimeter constant (denoted Ccal) is a constant that quantifies the heat capacity of a calorimeter. It may be calculated by applying a known amount
Calorimeter_constant
Value representing energy density of space
the cosmological constant (usually denoted by the Greek capital letter lambda: Λ), alternatively called Einstein's cosmological constant, is a coefficient
Cosmological_constant
Coefficient of rate of a chemical reaction
chemical kinetics, a reaction rate constant or reaction rate coefficient ( k {\displaystyle k} ) is a proportionality constant which quantifies the rate and
Reaction_rate_constant
The distribution constant (or partition ratio) (KD) is the equilibrium constant for the distribution of an analyte in two immiscible solvents. In chromatography
Distribution_constant
Concept in economics
Constant elasticity of substitution (CES) is a common specification of many production functions and utility functions in neoclassical economics. CES holds
Constant elasticity of substitution
Constant_elasticity_of_substitution
Relation of the partial pressure of water in air to temperature
The psychrometric constant γ {\displaystyle \gamma } relates the partial pressure of water in air to the air temperature. This lets one interpolate actual
Psychrometric_constant
Concept in cosmology
theory? More unsolved problems in physics In cosmology, the cosmological constant problem or vacuum catastrophe is the substantial disagreement between the
Cosmological_constant_problem
Swiss luxury watch manufacturer
Frédérique Constant SA is a Swiss manufacture of luxury wristwatches based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. Originally established in 1988 by Dutch married
Frédérique_Constant
Direct current that does not change intensity with time
A constant current (steady current, time-independent current, stationary current) is a type of direct current (DC) that does not change its intensity with
Constant_current
Phrase used in philosophy as a variant or near synonym for causality and induction
In philosophy, constant conjunction is a relationship between two events, where one event is invariably followed by the other: if the occurrence of A is
Constant_conjunction
Haitian convicted of crimes against humanity
Emmanuel Constant (nicknamed "Toto", born on October 27, 1956) is the founder of FRAPH, a Haitian death squad that terrorized supporters of exiled president
Emmanuel_Constant
Number, approximately 3.14
The number π (/paɪ/ ; spelled out as pi) is a mathematical constant, approximately equal to 3.14159, that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its
Pi
Halting probability of a random computer program
computer science subfield of algorithmic information theory, a Chaitin constant (Chaitin omega number) or halting probability is a real number that, informally
Chaitin's_constant
Value that is not changed during execution
programming, a constant is a value that is not altered by the program during normal execution. When associated with an identifier, a constant is said to be
Constant (computer programming)
Constant_(computer_programming)
Physical constant: Electric charge of one mole of electrons
In physical chemistry, the Faraday constant (symbol F, sometimes stylized as ℱ) is a physical constant defined as the quotient of the total electric charge
Faraday_constant
Atmospheric sampling aircraft by Boeing
The WC-135 Constant Phoenix is a special-purpose aircraft derived from the Boeing C-135 Stratolifter and used by the United States Air Force. Its mission
Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix
Boeing_WC-135_Constant_Phoenix
Measure of enzyme efficiency
In the field of biochemistry, the specificity constant (also called kinetic efficiency or k c a t / K M {\displaystyle k_{cat}/K_{M}} ), is a measure of
Specificity_constant
Constant envelope is achieved when a sinusoidal waveform reaches equilibrium in a specific system. This happens when negative feedback in a control system
Constant_envelope
Standard unit of mass for atomic-scale entities
the Planck constant (h), improving the precision of the atomic mass constant expressed in SI units by anchoring it to fixed physical constants. Although
Dalton_(unit)
Irrational number based on primes
The Copeland–Erdős constant is the concatenation of "0." with the base 10 representations of the prime numbers in order. Its value, using the modern definition
Copeland–Erdős_constant
Mechanisms for smoothly transmitting rotation through a bend in a drive shaft
A constant-velocity joint (also called a CV joint and homokinetic joint) is a mechanical connection between two rotating shafts, that keeps them rotating
Constant-velocity_joint
Mathematical constants related to chaotic behavior
specifically bifurcation theory, the Feigenbaum constants /ˈfaɪɡənbaʊm/ δ and α are two mathematical constants which both express ratios in a bifurcation diagram
Feigenbaum_constants
Time constant of an RC circuit
The RC time constant, denoted τ (lowercase tau), the time constant of a resistor–capacitor circuit (RC circuit), is equal to the product of the circuit
RC_time_constant
Sum of an infinite series, about 0.6434
In mathematics, Cahen's constant is defined as the value of an infinite series of unit fractions with alternating signs: C = ∑ i = 0 ∞ ( − 1 ) i s i −
Cahen's_constant
substance is called material constant or constant of matter. (Material constants should not be confused with physical constants, that have a universal character
List_of_materials_properties
Topics referred to by the same term
"Einstein's constant" might mean: Cosmological constant Einstein gravitational constant in the Einstein field equations Einstein relation (kinetic theory)
Einstein's_constant
Ship of the English Virginia Company
Susan Constant (or Sarah Constant) was the largest of three ships of the English Virginia Company on the 1606–1607 voyage that resulted in the founding
Susan_Constant
Constants in the zeta function's Laurent series expansion
In mathematics, the Stieltjes constants are the numbers γ k {\displaystyle \gamma _{k}} that occur in the Laurent series expansion of the Riemann zeta
Stieltjes_constants
Type of swap in finance
A constant maturity swap (CMS) is a swap that allows the purchaser to fix the duration of received flows on a swap. The floating leg of an interest rate
Constant_maturity_swap
American folk song
"Man of Constant Sorrow" (also known as "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow") is a traditional American folk song first published by Dick Burnett, a partially
Man_of_Constant_Sorrow
Field-equations in general relativity
{\displaystyle \Lambda } is the cosmological constant and κ {\displaystyle \kappa } is the Einstein gravitational constant. The Einstein tensor is defined as G
Einstein_field_equations
The constants listed here are known values of physical constants expressed in SI units; that is, physical quantities that are generally believed to be
List_of_physical_constants
Multiplicative factor in a mathematical expression
{\displaystyle b} , and c {\displaystyle c} . A constant coefficient, also known as constant term or simply constant, is a quantity either implicitly attached
Coefficient
Topics referred to by the same term
Parabolic constant can refer to: Universal parabolic constant, a mathematical constant Parabolic rate constant, a parameter of the Deal-Grove model
Parabolic_constant
List of ships with the same or similar names
have been named USS Constant: USS Constant (AM-86), was launched on 9 May 1942 by Commercial Iron Works, Portland, Oregon. USS Constant (AM-427), was launched
USS_Constant
Physical dimensions of unit cells in a crystal
A lattice constant or lattice parameter is one of the physical dimensions and angles that determine the geometry of the unit cells in a crystal lattice
Lattice_constant
Sum of the inverses of the positive cubes
Apéry's constant is a mathematical constant, defined as the infinite sum of the reciprocals of the cubes of the positive integers. In symbols, ζ ( 3 )
Apéry's_constant
Method for encoding data in communications
In coding theory, a constant-weight code, also called an m-of-n code or m-out-of-n code, is an error detection and correction code where all codewords
Constant-weight_code
Parameter describing conic sections
In geometry, the conic constant (or Schwarzschild constant, after Karl Schwarzschild) is a quantity describing conic sections, and is represented by the
Conic_constant
Belgian businessman and physician
Jan Constant Janssen (18 September 1895 – 15 April 1970) was a Belgian physician and businessman. He was the third child (out of four) of Adriaan Victor
Constant_Janssen
Minesweeper of the United States Navy
USS Constant (AM-427/MSO-427) was an Agile class minesweeper vessel in the United States Navy. Constant was laid down on 16 August 1951 at Fulton Shipyard
USS_Constant_(AM-427)
US Army wide-area motion imagery system
Constant Hawk is a United States Army wide-area motion imagery system flown on crewed reconnaissance aircraft in Iraq and Afghanistan. Constant Hawk was
Constant_Hawk
1992 single by k.d. lang
"Constant Craving" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter k.d. lang and Ben Mink, performed by lang and included on her second solo album, Ingénue
Constant_Craving
Absolute dielectric permittivity of free space
free space, the electric constant, or the distributed capacitance of the vacuum. It is an ideal (baseline) physical constant. Its CODATA value is: ε0 = 8
Vacuum_permittivity
Constant e raised to the power of pi
In mathematics, the exponential of pi eπ, also called Gelfond's constant, is the real number e raised to the power π (i.e., the value of the exponential
Gelfond's_constant
Restriction of a theta function
In mathematics, a theta constant or Thetanullwert (German for theta zero value; plural Thetanullwerte) is the restriction θm(τ) = θm(τ,0) of a theta function
Theta_constant
Chemical property
biochemistry, and pharmacology, a dissociation constant (KD) is a specific type of equilibrium constant that measures the propensity of a larger object
Dissociation_constant
Chemical law about ratio of substances in a compound
law of definite proportions, sometimes called Proust's law or the law of constant composition, states that a given chemical compound contains its constituent
Law_of_definite_proportions
Topics referred to by the same term
Constant maturity refers to have a fixed (constant) maturity. It may refer to: Constant maturity credit default swap Constant maturity mortgage Constant
Constant_maturity
Proposed mode of space travel
travel under constant acceleration is a hypothetical method of space travel that involves the use of a propulsion system that generates a constant acceleration
Space travel under constant acceleration
Space_travel_under_constant_acceleration
Number, approximately 0.916
In mathematics, Catalan's constant G is the alternating sum of the reciprocals of the odd square numbers: G = ∑ n = 0 ∞ ( − 1 ) n ( 2 n + 1 ) 2 = 1 1 2
Catalan's_constant
Problem of deciding whether an expression equals zero
In mathematics, the constant problem is the problem of deciding whether a given expression is equal to zero. This problem is also referred to as the identity
Constant_problem
Constant value used in mathematics
In mathematics and the field of number theory, the Landau–Ramanujan constant is the positive real number b that occurs in a theorem proved by Edmund Landau
Landau–Ramanujan_constant
Swiss-French politician and writer (1767–1830)
Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (25 October 1767 – 8 December 1830), or simply Benjamin Constant, was a Swiss and French political thinker, activist
Benjamin_Constant
Describes approximate behavior of a function
form as possible, omitting constant factors and lower order terms. The number M {\textstyle M} is called the implied constant because it is normally not
Big_O_notation
Constant equal to twice pi
The number τ (/ˈtaʊ, ˈtɔː, ˈtɒ/ ; spelled out as tau) is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its radius. It is exactly
Tau_(mathematics)
Prime-generating mathematical constant
In number theory, Mills' constant is defined as the smallest positive real number A such that ⌊ A 3 n ⌋ {\displaystyle \left\lfloor A^{3^{n}}\right\rfloor
Mills'_constant
Recurringly observed geometric pattern
A form constant is one of several geometric patterns which are recurringly observed during hypnagogia, hallucinations and altered states of consciousness
Form_constant
Type of mathematical function
In mathematics, a constant function is a function whose (output) value is the same for every input value. As a real-valued function of a real-valued argument
Constant_function
Constant used in a magic square
The magic constant or magic sum of a magic square is the sum of numbers in any row, column, or diagonal of the magic square. For example, the magic square
Magic_constant
Topics referred to by the same term
Constant Lover may refer to: The Constant Lover, play by St. John Emile Clavering Hankin first performed posthumously in February 1912 The Constant Lover
The_Constant_Lover
Name list
Constant is a given name, and may refer to: André Henri Constant van Hasselt (1806–1874), Flemish poet André Marie Constant Duméril (1774–1860), French
Constant_(given_name)
Parameter describing the strength of a force
In physics, a coupling constant or gauge coupling parameter (or, more simply, a coupling) is a number that determines the strength of the force exerted
Coupling_constant
CONSTANT
CONSTANT
Boy/Male
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Steadfast; Constant
Surname or Lastname
French and English
French and English : from a medieval personal name (Latin Constans, genitive Constantis, meaning ‘steadfast’, ‘faithful’, present participle of the verb constare ‘stand fast’, ‘be consistent’). This was borne by an 8th-century Irish martyr. This surname has also absorbed some cases of surnames based on Constantius, a derivative of Constans, borne by a 2nd-century martyr, bishop of Perugia. Compare Constantine.English : perhaps also a nickname from Old French constant ‘steadfast’, ‘faithful’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rain, Constant flow
Boy/Male
British, English, French, German, Latin, Swedish
Constant; Steadfast
Male
French
French and Romanian form of Latin Constantinus, CONSTANTIN means "steadfast."Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
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Constant
Nityagopal | நிதà¯à®¯à®•à¯‹à®ªà®¾à®²Â
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, French, German, Latin, Spanish
Constant; Steadfast
Boy/Male
Tamil
Constant
Boy/Male
Latin Spanish English
Constant.
Boy/Male
Latin
Constant.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Irish, Latin, Portuguese
Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Girl/Female
Tamil
Alekhya Nitya | ஆலேகà¯à®¯à®¾ நிதà¯à®¯Â
Constant picture, A painting
Alekhya Nitya | ஆலேகà¯à®¯à®¾ நிதà¯à®¯Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : ethnic name from Old French germain ‘German’ (Latin Germanus). This sometimes denoted an actual immigrant from Germany, but was also used to refer to a person who had trade or other connections with German-speaking lands. The Latin word Germanus is of obscure and disputed origin; the most plausible of the etymologies that have been proposed is that the people were originally known as the ‘spear-men’, with Germanic gÄ“r, gÄr ‘spear’ as the first element.English (of Norman origin) : from the Old French personal name Germain (see Germain).Americanized spelling of Spanish Germán or Hungarian Germán, cognates of 2.German : from the saint’s name German(us). See also Germann.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : Russianized variant of Hermann.Greek : reduced form of Germanos, a Greek personal name, bestowed in honor of saints of the Eastern Church distinct from St. Germain: in particular, St. Germanos in the 8th century, liturgical poet and patriarch of Constantinople. The Greek surname can also denote someone associated with Germany or someone with blond hair.
Male
Dutch
, constant.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a medieval personal name, Latin Constantinus, a derivative of Constans (see Constant). The name was popular in Continental Europe, and to a lesser extent in England, as having been borne by the first Christian ruler of the Roman Empire, Constantine the Great (?280–337), in whose honor Byzantium was renamed Constantinople. In some cases the name may be an Americanized form of one of the many cognates in other languages, in particular Greek Konstantinos.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name or regional name for someone from Cotentin (Coutances) in Manche, France (see Constance 2).
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rain, Constant flow
Female
Romanian
Romanian form of Latin Constantia, CONSTANTA means "steadfast."
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conn, having several possible CONSTANTINE meanss including "chief, freeman, head, hound, intelligence, strength." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the successor to King Arthur. He was the son of Cador of Cornwall who fought in the Battle of Camlann and was one of the few survivors. Just before Arthur was taken to Avalon, Cador passed the crown onto his son, Constantine. Compare with another form of Constantine.
Male
Arthurian
, (constant) Arthur's choice to succeed him as king of England.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the usual medieval vernacular form of the female personal name Helen (Greek Helenē). This was the name of the mother of Constantine the Great, a devout Christian who was credited with finding the True Cross. It was a popular name in Britain, due to the legend (which has no historical basis) that she was born in Britain.English : variant of Hillian.Dutch : from a short form of any of several Germanic personal names beginning with the element Ellen-, as, for example, Ellenborg.
CONSTANT
CONSTANT
Girl/Female
French
Of the sea.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a short form of Gregory.
Girl/Female
Indian
A Young Lioness
Boy/Male
Indian
An Ancient
Boy/Male
Scottish Irish Spanish
Twin.
Girl/Female
American, French, German, Latin, Scandinavian
Pure; Beloved
Girl/Female
Indian, Sikh
Faithful; Person who Sings Praises of God; Praises by Everyone
Girl/Female
Indian
Boy/Male
Indian
Benificial
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Possible; Born; Manifested; Possibility
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n.
One of the Northmen who founded a dynasty in Russia in the 9th century; also, one of the Northmen composing, at a later date, the imperial bodyguard at Constantinople.
n.
A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude.
n.
A cylinder, or a cylindrical perforation, having a continuous rib, called the thread, winding round it spirally at a constant inclination, so as to leave a continuous spiral groove between one turn and the next, -- used chiefly for producing, when revolved, motion or pressure in the direction of its axis, by the sliding of the threads of the cylinder in the grooves between the threads of the perforation adapted to it, the former being distinguished as the external, or male screw, or, more usually the screw; the latter as the internal, or female screw, or, more usually, the nut.
a.
Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business, or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous; as, the sedulous bee.
n.
A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line.
n.
A state of holding on in a continuous course; manner of continuity; constant mode; general tendency; course; career.
prep.
As sign of the infinitive, to had originally the use of last defined, governing the infinitive as a verbal noun, and connecting it as indirect object with a preceding verb or adjective; thus, ready to go, i.e., ready unto going; good to eat, i.e., good for eating; I do my utmost to lead my life pleasantly. But it has come to be the almost constant prefix to the infinitive, even in situations where it has no prepositional meaning, as where the infinitive is direct object or subject; thus, I love to learn, i.e., I love learning; to die for one's country is noble, i.e., the dying for one's country. Where the infinitive denotes the design or purpose, good usage formerly allowed the prefixing of for to the to; as, what went ye out for see? (Matt. xi. 8).
adv.
In a uniform manner; without variation or diversity; by a regular, constant, or common ratio of change; with even tenor; as, a temper uniformly mild.
n.
Any one of many species of Old World singing birds belonging to Motacilla and several allied genera of the family Motacillidae. They have the habit of constantly jerking their long tails up and down, whence the name.
v. i.
The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night.
n.
A disease of the eye, in which the eyelashes, being turned in upon the eyeball, produce constant irritation by the motion of the lids.
a.
To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
a.
Not constant; inconstant; fickle; changeable.
n.
The quality or state of being sedulous; diligent and assiduous application; constant attention; unremitting industry; sedulousness.
n.
A superior wine, white and red, from Constantia, in Cape Colony.
n.
The palace of the Grand Seignior, or Turkish sultan, at Constantinople, inhabited by the sultan himself, and all the officers and dependents of his court. In it are also kept the females of the harem.
a.
Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.
v. i.
Hence, to move with difficulty or labor; to proceed /lowly among objects or circumstances that constantly /inder or embarrass; as, to wade through a dull book.
n.
To determine, as something which is exposed to doubt or question; to free from unscertainty or wavering; to make sure, firm, or constant; to establish; to compose; to quiet; as, to settle the mind when agitated; to settle questions of law; to settle the succession to a throne; to settle an allowance.