Main Entry: ¹con·stant

Pronunciation: \ˈkän(t)-stənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin constant-, constans, from present participle of constare to stand firm, be consistent, from com- + stare to stand — more at stand

Date: 14th century

1 : marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment <a constant friend>
2 : invariable, uniform <a constant flow>
3 : continually occurring or recurring : regular <a constant annoyance>

synonyms see faithful, continual

— con·stant·ly adverb