constant
gb/kˈɑnstənt/ us/kˈɑnstənt/
B1
Inglés
~ 2000
állandó, változatlan, folyamatos, konstans
B1
1
állandó
B1
változatlan
B1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is constant
The temperature inside the fridge remains constant.
A hűtőben állandó marad a hőmérséklet.
He lived in constant fear of losing his job.
Állandó félelemben élt attól, hogy elveszíti az állását.
The speed of light is a constant value in physics.
She kept a constant watch on her children.
The machine requires constant maintenance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The weather is constant here.
Itt mindig ugyanolyan az időjárás.
My phone is in constant use.
A telefonom állandó használatban van.
The water flow is constant.
He works at a constant speed.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constant' with 'consistent'. 'Constant' means unchanging, while 'consistent' means acting or happening in the same way over time.
Significado
Not changing or varying
Colocaciones
constant pressure
|constant temperature
|constant flow
|constant supply
|constant attention
Sinónimos
unchanging (Emphasizes that something stays exactly the same.)
|
steady (Suggests smoothness or stability without change.)
Antónimos
variable (Means likely to change or showing variation.)
Temas
general
|science
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
|time
Definición
Staying the same and not changing.
Remaining the same in amount, value, or condition over time.
B1
2
folyamatos
B1
állandó
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is in constant [state]
She was annoyed by the constant noise from the street.
Idegesítette az utcáról beszűrődő állandó zaj.
His phone received constant calls throughout the day.
Egész nap folyamatosan érkeztek hívások a telefonjára.
The baby’s constant crying made it hard to sleep.
We faced constant interruptions during the meeting.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is constant noise outside.
Odakint állandó zaj van.
He gets constant emails at work.
A munkahelyén állandóan e-maileket kap.
I hear constant music from the next room.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'constant' with 'instant'. 'Instant' means happening immediately, not continuously.
Significado
Happening all the time
Colocaciones
constant noise
|constant calls
|constant interruptions
|constant complaints
Sinónimos
continuous (Stresses no breaks or interruptions.)
|
persistent (Emphasizes ongoing action, sometimes annoyingly.)
Antónimos
occasional (Happening from time to time, not often.)
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|time
Definición
Happening again and again without stopping.
Continuing without pause or recurring frequently over a period of time.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
[a/the] constant [value/number]
Pi is a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
A pí olyan matematikai állandó, amely a kör kerületének és átmérőjének arányát fejezi ki.
The speed of light in a vacuum is a universal constant.
A vákuumbeli fénysebesség univerzális állandó.
In this equation, 'c' is a constant.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Pi is a constant in math.
A pí matematikai állandó.
The speed of light is a constant.
A fénysebesség állandó mennyiség.
This number is a constant in the formula.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'constant' (fixed value) with 'coefficient', which multiplies a variable and can be fixed but has a different role.
Significado
A value that stays the same
Colocaciones
universal constant
|mathematical constant
|physical constant
Sinónimos
fixed value (Plain description of something that does not vary.)
Antónimos
variable (In math/science, something that can change in value.)
Temas
mathematics
|science
|technology
|education
Definición
A number or amount that always stays the same in math or science.
A quantity in mathematics, science, or computing that does not change its value.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
constant
AFI
GB/kˈɑnstənt/
US/kˈɑnstənt/
Sílabas y acento
con - stant (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: constant
Noun
- Base: constant
- Plural: constants
Familia de palabras
Forms
constants
noun
Core family
constantly
adverb B1
Related words
constancy
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
inconstant
adjective
Expresiones
in constant contact
2/ˈɪn kˈɑnstənt kˈɑntˌækt/
fixed phrase
Communicating very often
Talking or writing to each other very often.
Ejemplos
- We stayed in constant contact while she was abroad.
- The teams are in constant contact to coordinate efforts.
constant companion
1/kˈɑnstənt kəmpˈænjən/
fixed phrase
Someone always with another person
A person or thing that is always with someone.
Ejemplos
- Her dog was her constant companion for over a decade.
- Pain became his constant companion after the accident.
- Loneliness had been his constant companion since moving away.
- Her phone is her constant companion wherever she goes.
- During that lonely year, anxiety was his constant companion.