constant
adjective OPAL W
/ˈkɒnstənt/
/ˈkɑːnstənt/
- [usually before noun] happening all the time or repeatedly
- There were constant interruptions.
- a constant stream of visitors all day
- The ruined buildings serve as a constant reminder of the war.
- The constant threat of violence from the other inmates was hard to deal with.
- Doctors are under constant pressure to treat more and more patients.
- Babies need constant attention.
- This entrance is in constant use.
Extra Examples- He is very ill and needs constant attention.
- Her constant chatter was beginning to annoy him.
- Her daughter is a constant source of worry to her.
- I have been in constant pain since the accident.
- It was a constant battle to avoid bankruptcy.
- She still has constant nightmares.
- The business world is one of constant change.
- The old buildings are in constant need of repair.
- The vehicles were in constant use.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- remain
- stay
- …
- fairly
- reasonably
- relatively
- …
- across
- over
- that does not change
- The car was travelling at a constant speed of 50 mph.
- The samples need to be stored at a constant temperature.
- Crime levels remain constant.
- Ross was his most constant and loyal friend.
Extra Examples- All variables except one must be held constant.
- Prices have remained constant over this period.
- The level of unemployment remains fairly constant at around 10%.
- The temperature must be kept constant.
- These electrical properties are virtually constant across a wide range of temperatures.
- These figures were virtually constant across the 1991 and 2001 censuses.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- remain
- stay
- …
- fairly
- reasonably
- relatively
- …
- across
- over
Word Originlate Middle English (in the sense ‘staying resolute or faithful’): from Old French, from Latin constant- ‘standing firm’, from the verb constare, from con- ‘with’ + stare ‘stand’. The noun senses date from the mid 19th cent.