Costante
Example: La temperatura rimane costante durante tutta la giornata.
Definition
"Costante" describes something that remains steady, unchanging, or continuous over time. For example, in the sentence "La temperatura rimane costante durante tutta la giornata," it means the temperature stays the same throughout the entire day without fluctuations.
Etymology
The word "costante" comes from the Italian verb "costare," meaning 'to cost' or 'to stand firm,' which itself originates from the Latin 'constare.' The Latin root combines 'con-' (together) and 'stare' (to stand), reflecting the idea of something standing firmly or remaining unchanged. Did you know? This root is also behind the English word 'constant,' highlighting its shared origin.
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