constantly, always, forever, perpetually, incessantly
(adverb) without interruption; “the world is constantly changing”
constantly, invariably, always
(adverb) without variation or change, in every case; “constantly kind and gracious”; “he always arrives on time”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
constantly (comparative more constantly, superlative most constantly)
(archaic) With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.
In a constant manner; occurring continuously; persistently.
(frequency) Recurring regularly.
In an unchangeable or invariable manner; in every case.
• (in a constant manner): ceaselessly, incessantly, nonstop; see also continuously
• (in an unchangeable or invariable manner): consistently, invariably, uniformly; See also uniformly
Source: Wiktionary
Con"stant*ly, adv.
Definition: With constancy; steadily; continually; perseveringly; without cessation; uniformly. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Acts. xii. 15.
Con"stant, a. Etym: [L. onstans, -antis, p.pr. of constare to stand firm, to be consistent; con- + stare to stand: cf.F. constant. See Stand and f. Cost, v. t.]
1. Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid. [Obs.] If . . . you mix them, you may turn these two fluid liquors into a constant body. Boyle.
2. Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle. Both loving one fair maid, they yet remained constant friends. Sir P. Sidney. I am constant to my purposes. Shak. His gifts, his constant ourtship, nothing gained. Dryden. Onward the constant current sweeps. Longfellow.
3. (Math. & Physics)
Definition: Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, forc, law, etc.
4. Consistent; logical. [Obs.] Shak.
Syn.
– Fixed; steadfast; unchanging; permanent; unalterable; immutable; perpetual; continual; resolute; firm; unshaken; determined.
– Constant, Continual, Perpetual. These words are sometimes used in an absolute and sometimes in a qualified sense. Constant denotes, in its absolute sense, unchangeably fixed; as, a constant mind or purpose. In its qualified sense, it marks something as a "standing" fact or occurence; as, liable to constant interruptions; constantly called for. Continual, in its absolute sense, coincides with continuous. See Continuous. In its qualified sense, it describes, a thing as occuring in steady and rapid succession; as, a round of continual calls; continually changing. Perpetual denotes, in its absolute sense, what literally never ceases or comes to an end; as, perpetual motion. In its qualified sense, it is used hyperbolically, and denotes that which rarely ceases; as, perpetual disturbance; perpetual noise; perpetual intermeddling.
Con"stant, n.
1. That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable.
2. (Math.)
Definition: A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction variable. Absolute costant (Math.), one whose value is absolutely the same under all cirumstanes, as the number 10, or any numeral.
– Arbitrary constant, an undetermined constant in a differential equation having the same value during all changes in the values of the variables.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 February 2025
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
