n.
Pronunciation: ' kän(t)-st ə nt
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