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constantIn programming, a fixed value in a program. Minimum and maximum amounts, dates, prices, headlines and error messages are examples. constant 1. a specific quantity that is always invariable 2. a. Maths a symbol representing an unspecified number that remains invariable throughout a particular series of operations b. Physics a theoretical or experimental quantity or property that is considered invariable throughout a particular series of calculations or experiments constant [′kän·stənt] (science and technology) A value that does not change during a particular process. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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washed from within by a constant radiancy of pure thoughts, and from without by a constant basking in the shine of every beautiful and noble and tender thing,--I thought it not unlikely that he might fulfil his dream.
A BRAZIER had a little Dog, which was a great favorite with his master, and his constant companion. There may be truly said to be a constant struggle going on between, on the one hand, the tendency to reversion to a less modified state, as well as an innate tendency to further variability of all kinds, and, on the other hand, the power of steady selection to keep the breed true. |
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