(Math.), one whose value is absolutely the same under all circumstances, as the number 10, or any numeral.Arbitrary constant, an undetermined constant in a differential equation having the same value during all changes in the values of the variables.

Constantia
(Con*stan"ti*a) n. A superior wine, white and red, from Constantia, in Cape Colony.

Constantly
(Con"stant*ly) adv. With constancy; steadily; continually; perseveringly; without cessation; uniformly.

But she constantly affirmed that it was even so.
Acts. xii. 15.

Constat
(||Con"stat) n. [L., it is evident.] (Law) A certificate showing what appears upon record touching a matter in question.

Constate
(Con*state") v. t. [F. constater; L. con- + stare to stand.] To ascertain; to verify; to establish; to prove. F. P. Cobbe.

Constellate
(Con"stel*late) v. i. [Pref. con- + L. stellatus, p. p. of stellare to cover with stars, stella star. See Stellate.] To join luster; to shine with united radiance, or one general light. [R.]

The several things which engage our affections . . . shine forth and constellate in God.
Boule.

Constellate
(Con"stel*late), v. t.

1. To unite in one luster or radiance, as stars. [R.]

Whe know how to constellate these lights.
Boyle.

2. To set or adorn with stars or constellations; as, constellated heavens. J. Barlow.

Absolute constant


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