Constant Buildings Adjective ˈkɒnstənt ˈkɑːnstənt Interruptions Stream Visitors

• there were constant interruptions.
• a constant stream of visitors all day
• the ruined buildings serve as a constant reminder of the war.
• the constant threat of violence from the other inmates was hard to deal with.

constant

1. happening all the time or repeatedly
• There were constant interruptions.
• a constant stream of visitors all day
• The ruined buildings serve as a constant reminder of the war.
• The constant threat of violence from the other inmates was hard to deal with.
• Doctors are under constant pressure to treat more and more patients.
• Babies need constant attention.
• This entrance is in constant use.

Extra Examples

• He is very ill and needs constant attention.
• Her constant chatter was beginning to annoy him.
• Her daughter is a constant source of worry to her.
• I have been in constant pain since the accident.
• It was a constant battle to avoid bankruptcy.
• She still has constant nightmares.
• The business world is one of constant change.
• The old buildings are in constant need of repair.
• The vehicles were in constant use.
2. that does not change
• The car was travelling at a constant speed of 50 mph.
• The samples need to be stored at a constant temperature.
• Crime levels remain constant.
• Ross was his most constant and loyal friend.

Extra Examples

• All variables except one must be held constant.
• Prices have remained constant over this period.
• The level of unemployment remains fairly constant at around 10%.
• The temperature must be kept constant.
• These electrical properties are virtually constant across a wide range of temperatures.
• These figures were virtually constant across the 1991 and 2001 censuses.

Word Origin

• late Middle English (in the sense ‘staying resolute or faithful’): from Old French, from Latin constant- ‘standing firm’, from the verb constare, from con- ‘with’ + stare ‘stand’. The noun senses date from the mid 19th cent.