English word constant comes from Latin constare, and later Latin constans (Constant, unchanging. Secure. Steadfast, resolute.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| constare | Latin (lat) | |
| constans | Latin (lat) | Constant, unchanging. Secure. Steadfast, resolute. |
| constant | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| constant | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| constant | English (en) | (algebra) A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.. (computing) An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.. (science) Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.. That which is permanent or invariable. (obsolete) Consistent; [...] |