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constant
A fixed, unchangeable quantity in mathematics, physics, or another science. It has a defined value that does not change.
Die Lichtgeschwindigkeit im Vakuum ist eine wichtige physikalische Konstante.
The speed of light in a vacuum is an important physical constant.
constant
A factor or circumstance that remains the same and reliable in a particular situation or over a longer period of time.
Seine tägliche Tasse Kaffee am Morgen ist die einzige Konstante in seinem chaotischen Leben.
His daily cup of coffee in the morning is the only constant in his chaotic life.
'Die Konstante' (the constant) is the nominalized form of the adjective 'konstant' (constant). Something that is 'konstant' (that is, steady or unchangeable) is a 'Konstante' (constant).
Die Temperatur im Raum bleibt immer konstant.
The temperature in the room always remains constant.
You can recognize the meaning from context. In scientific texts (mathematics, physics), it refers to a fixed quantity. In everyday language, 'Konstante' (constant) describes a reliable, unchangeable thing or person.
Die Kreiszahl Pi ist eine bekannte mathematische Konstante.
The number pi is a well-known mathematical constant.
In the sense of a fixed quantity, 'die Konstante' (the constant) is a technical term used mainly in science, especially in mathematics and physics.
In der Physik gibt es viele Naturkonstanten.
In physics, there are many natural constants.
In the figurative meaning, 'Konstante' (constant) is often used to express stability in a changing environment. A common phrase is 'die einzige Konstante' (the only constant).
In einer Welt des Wandels ist die Familie für viele eine Konstante.
In a world of change, family is a constant for many people.
factor
Faktor and Konstante can describe the same number in different ways. Faktor refers to its role as part of a multiplication. Konstante emphasizes that its value is fixed and does not change. Depending on the point of view, a fixed number can therefore be both.
In der Formel A = 3b ist die Zahl 3 eine Konstante mit festem Wert.
In the formula A = 3b, the number 3 is a constant with a fixed value.
In der Formel A = 3b ist die Zahl 3 ein Faktor der Multiplikation.
In the formula A = 3b, the number 3 is a factor in the multiplication.
