De constante
Example: De constante verandering in de natuur fascineert veel wetenschappers.
Definition
"De constante" refers to a fixed or unchanging value or factor that remains steady in various situations. It often denotes something that does not vary over time, such as a mathematical or scientific constant that helps explain natural phenomena.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de constante" originates from the Latin word 'constans,' meaning 'standing firm' or 'unchanging.' It was adopted into Dutch to describe something stable or permanent, especially in scientific and mathematical contexts. Did you know? The concept of a constant has been crucial in developing scientific laws.
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"De constante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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