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