Constant

usgb/ˈkɑːnstənt/
adjective

Something that does not change.

The speed of light is constant.
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  • constant speed
  • constant rate

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Unchanging Condition

Use it to describe situations or characteristics that remain the same over time.

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Her support was a constant through all my difficulties.
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Scientific Terms

Often used in science to signify values or conditions that do not vary in experiments.

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Researchers kept the temperature constant during the experiment.
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Not Always Positive

It can describe negative aspects that persist, not just positive or neutral ones.

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The constant noise from the construction site was unbearable.
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