The difference between Constant and Equable

When used as adjectives, constant means unchanged through time or space, whereas equable means unvarying, calm and steady.


Constant is also noun with the meaning: that which is permanent or invariable.

check bellow for the other definitions of Constant and Equable

  1. Constant as an adjective:

    Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

  2. Constant as an adjective:

    Consistently recurring over time; persistent.

  3. Constant as an adjective:

    Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

  4. Constant as an adjective:

    Firm; solid; not fluid.

  5. Constant as an adjective (obsolete):

    Consistent; logical.

  1. Constant as a noun:

    That which is permanent or invariable.

  2. Constant as a noun (algebra):

    A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.

  3. Constant as a noun (science):

    Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.

  4. Constant as a noun (computing):

    An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.

  1. Equable as an adjective:

    Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.

  2. Equable as an adjective (of temperature):

    Free from extremes of heat or cold.

  3. Equable as an adjective (of emotions etc):

    Not easily disturbed; tranquil.