Read full poem →Was mair in fear than wrath;
Ae knave was constant in his mind—
To keep that knave frae scaith.
Dictionary Entry
constant
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈkɒnstənt/Word FrequencyCommon (5.43)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓That which is permanent or invariable.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose constant when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“I therefore call it the constant part of capital, or, more briefly, _constant capital_.”
“I. i.44 (314,9) We have this hour a constant will] _constant will_ seems”
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Origin
Latin, from *constare* 'stand firm'.
Common Phrases
. constantpressure constanttemperature constantrate constantconstant remainsconstant time
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Poetry examples for “constant”
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