Constant or The Constant may refer to:
Mathematics
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Constant (mathematics)
In mathematics, the word constant conveys multiple meanings. As an adjective, it refers to non-variance (i.e. unchanging with respect to some other value); as a noun, it has two different meanings:
* A fixed and well-defined number or other non-c ...
, a non-varying value
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Mathematical constant, a special number that arises naturally in mathematics, such as
or
Other concepts
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Control variable
A control variable (or scientific constant) in scientific experimentation is an experimental element which is constant (controlled) and unchanged throughout the course of the investigation. Control variables could strongly influence experimenta ...
or scientific constant, in experimentation the unchanging or constant variable
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Physical constant, a physical quantity generally believed to be universal and unchanging
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Constant (computer programming)
In computer programming, a constant is a value that should not be altered by the program during normal execution, i.e., the value is ''constant''. When associated with an identifier, a constant is said to be "named," although the terms "constant" ...
, a value that, unlike a variable, cannot be reassociated with a different value
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Logical constant In logic, a logical constant of a language \mathcal is a symbol that has the same semantic value under every interpretation of \mathcal. Two important types of logical constants are logical connectives and quantifiers. The equality predicate (us ...
, a symbol in symbolic logic that has the same meaning in all models, such as the symbol "=" for "equals"
People
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Constant (given name)
Constant is a given name, and may refer to:
* André Henri Constant van Hasselt (1806–1874), Flemish poet
* André Marie Constant Duméril (1774–1860), French zoologist
* Constant Chevillon (1880–1944), Grand Master of the Freemasonry Rite ...
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Constant (surname) Constant is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
*Benjamin Constant (1767–1830), Swiss-born thinker, writer and French politician
* Benjamin Constant (Brazil) (1836–1891), Brazilian military man and political thinker
* David Cons ...
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John, Elector of Saxony
Johann (30 June 146816 August 1532), known as Johann the Steadfast or Johann the Constant (''Johann, der Beständige''), was Elector of Saxony from 1525 until 1532 from the House of Wettin.
He is notable for organising the Lutheran Church in th ...
(1468–1532), known as John the Constant
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Constant Nieuwenhuys
Constant Anton Nieuwenhuys (21 July 1920 – 1 August 2005), better known as Constant, was a Dutch painter, sculptor, graphic artist, author and musician.
Early period
Constant was born in Amsterdam on 21 July 1920 as the first son of Pieter ...
(1920-2005), better known as Constant
Places
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Constant, Barbados Constant is a populated place in the parish of Saint George, Barbados
The parish of Saint George ("St. George") is located in the interior of Barbados. It is one of two land-locked parishes, the other being Saint Thomas to the north. A prominen ...
, a populated place
Arts and entertainment
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The Constant", a 2008 episode of the television show ''Lost''
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''The Constant'' (Story of the Year album)
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''The Constant'' (I Blame Coco album)
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Constants (band)
Constants is an American post-rock / shoegaze band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
(2004) ''Nostalgia For The Future''
Constants was originally formed as a three piece in 2003, consisting of Will Benoit, Ben Fowlie, and Duncan Rich. T ...
, an American rock band
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