Constant
Example: De constante veranderingen in het weer zijn verrassend.
Definition
"Constant" refers to something that remains unchanged or continuous over time, without interruption or variation. In the phrase 'De constante veranderingen in het weer zijn verrassend,' it highlights the ongoing and consistent nature of weather changes.
Etymology
The word "constant" comes from the Latin 'constans,' meaning 'standing firm' or 'unchanging.' It entered English through Old French, retaining the idea of something steady and unvarying. Did you know? The root 'const-' is related to 'stand together,' emphasizing stability.
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"Constant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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