constant

/ˈkɒnstənt//ˈkɑnstənt/

noun

  1. 1

    That which is permanent or invariable.

  2. 2

    A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.

  3. 3

    Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.

  4. 4

    An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.

adjective

  1. 1

    Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

  2. 2

    Consistently recurring over time; persistent.

  3. 3

    Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

  4. 4

    Firm; solid; not fluid.

  5. 5

    Consistent; logical.

  6. 6

    (complexity theory) Bounded above by a constant.

    “constant time   constant space”

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