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Meaning of absolute constant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈæb.səˌlut ˈkɑn.stn̩t/

Definitions

A constant that maintains the same value wherever it occurs; such as π.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see absolute, constant.

Examples

“Korenblum conjectured that there is an absolute constant c#92;in(0,1), such that whenever #124;f(z)#124;#92;leqslant#124;g(z)#124; (f,g#92;inA²(D)) in the annulus clt;#124;z#124;lt;1, then #124;#124;f#124;#124;#92;leqslant#124;#124;g#124;#124;.”

“Play is an absolute constant in education from birth until full maturity; and it is a very valuable aid in manhood and down to old age.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

absolute deviation absolute differential calculus absolute drought absolute ego absolute endorsement absolute error