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Aberration constantConstant Con"stant, n.
1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by
observation) and substituted in a general mathematical
formula expressing an astronomical law, completely
determines that law and enables predictions to be made of
its effect in particular cases.
2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition
of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the
dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of
a transit instrument.
Aberration constant, or Constant of aberration (Astron.),
a number which by substitution in the general formula for
aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect
of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is
20[sec].47.
Constant of integration (Math.), an undetermined constant
added to every result of integration.
Gravitation constant (Physics), the acceleration per unit
of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at
unit distance. When this is known the acceleration
produced at any distance can be calculated.
Solar constant (Astron.), the quantity of heat received by
the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C.
G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter
per second. --Young. Absolute constantConstant Con"stant, n.
1. That which is not subject to change; that which is
invariable.
2. (Math.) A quantity that does not change its value; -- used
in countradistinction to variable.
Absolute constant (Math.), one whose value is absolutely
the same under all circumstances, as the number 10, or any
numeral.
Arbitrary constant, an undetermined constant in a
differential equation having the same value during all
changes in the values of the variables. Arbitrary constantConstant Con"stant, n.
1. That which is not subject to change; that which is
invariable.
2. (Math.) A quantity that does not change its value; -- used
in countradistinction to variable.
Absolute constant (Math.), one whose value is absolutely
the same under all circumstances, as the number 10, or any
numeral.
Arbitrary constant, an undetermined constant in a
differential equation having the same value during all
changes in the values of the variables. ConstableryConstablery Con"sta*bler*y (? or ? ), n. [OF. conestablerie.
Cf. Constabulary.]
1. The constabulary. [Obs.]
2. The district or jurisdiction of a constable. [Obs.] Constableship
Constableship Con"sta*bleship, n.
The office or functions of a constable.
Constabless
Constabless Con"sta*bless, n.
The wife of a constable. [Obs.]
ConstabularyConstabulary Con*stab"u*la*ry, a. [LL. constabularius an
equerry. See Constable.]
Of or pertaining to constables; consisting of constables. Constabulary
Constabulary Con*stab"u*la*ry, n.
The collective body of constables in any town, district, or
country.
Constabulatory
Constabulatory Con*stab"u*la*to*ry, n.
A constabulary. [Obs.] --Bp. Burnet.
ConstancyConstancy Con"stan*cy, n. [L. constantia: cf. F. constance.
See Constant.]
1. The state or quality of being constant or steadfast;
freedom from change; stability; fixedness; immutability;
as, the constancy of God in his nature and attributes.
2. Fixedness or firmness of mind; persevering resolution;
especially, firmness of mind under sufferings, steadiness
in attachments, or perseverance in enterprise; stability;
fidelity.
A fellow of plain uncoined constancy. --Shak.
Constancy and contempt of danger. --Prescott.
Syn: Fixedness; stability; firmness; steadiness; permanence;
steadfastness; resolution. See Firmness. ConstantConstant Con"stant, n.
1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by
observation) and substituted in a general mathematical
formula expressing an astronomical law, completely
determines that law and enables predictions to be made of
its effect in particular cases.
2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition
of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the
dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of
a transit instrument.
Aberration constant, or Constant of aberration (Astron.),
a number which by substitution in the general formula for
aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect
of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is
20[sec].47.
Constant of integration (Math.), an undetermined constant
added to every result of integration.
Gravitation constant (Physics), the acceleration per unit
of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at
unit distance. When this is known the acceleration
produced at any distance can be calculated.
Solar constant (Astron.), the quantity of heat received by
the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C.
G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter
per second. --Young. ConstantConstant Con"stant, a. [L. onstans, -antis, p. pr. of constare
to stand firm, to be consistent; con- + stare to stand: cf.
F. constant. See Stand and cf. Cost, v. t.]
1. Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid. [Obs.]
If . . . you mix them, you may turn these two fluid
liquors into a constant body. --Boyle.
2. Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular;
continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful;
not fickle.
Both loving one fair maid, they yet remained
constant friends. --Sir P.
Sidney.
I am constant to my purposes. --Shak.
His gifts, his constant ourtship, nothing gained.
--Dryden.
Onward the constant current sweeps. --Longfellow.
3. (Math. & Physics) Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a
quantity, force, law, etc.
4. Consistent; logical. [Obs.] --Shak.
Syn: Fixed; steadfast; unchanging; permanent; unalterable;
immutable; invariable; perpetual; continual; resolute;
firm; unshaken; determined.
Usage: Constant, Continual, Perpetual. These words are
sometimes used in an absolute and sometimes in a
qualified sense. Constant denotes, in its absolute
sense, unchangeably fixed; as, a constant mind or
purpose. In its qualified sense, it marks something as
a ``standing' fact or occurence; as, liable to
constant interruptions; constantly called for.
Continual, in its absolute sense, coincides with
continuous. See Continuous. In its qualified sense,
it describes a thing as occuring in steady and rapid
succession; as, a round of continual calls;
continually changing. Perpetual denotes, in its
absolute sense, what literally never ceases or comes
to an end; as, perpetual motion. In its qualified
sense, it is used hyperbolically, and denotes that
which rarely ceases; as, perpetual disturbance;
perpetual noise; perpetual intermeddling. ConstantConstant Con"stant, n.
1. That which is not subject to change; that which is
invariable.
2. (Math.) A quantity that does not change its value; -- used
in countradistinction to variable.
Absolute constant (Math.), one whose value is absolutely
the same under all circumstances, as the number 10, or any
numeral.
Arbitrary constant, an undetermined constant in a
differential equation having the same value during all
changes in the values of the variables. Constant of aberrationConstant Con"stant, n.
1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by
observation) and substituted in a general mathematical
formula expressing an astronomical law, completely
determines that law and enables predictions to be made of
its effect in particular cases.
2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition
of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the
dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of
a transit instrument.
Aberration constant, or Constant of aberration (Astron.),
a number which by substitution in the general formula for
aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect
of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is
20[sec].47.
Constant of integration (Math.), an undetermined constant
added to every result of integration.
Gravitation constant (Physics), the acceleration per unit
of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at
unit distance. When this is known the acceleration
produced at any distance can be calculated.
Solar constant (Astron.), the quantity of heat received by
the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C.
G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter
per second. --Young. Constant of integrationConstant Con"stant, n.
1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by
observation) and substituted in a general mathematical
formula expressing an astronomical law, completely
determines that law and enables predictions to be made of
its effect in particular cases.
2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition
of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the
dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of
a transit instrument.
Aberration constant, or Constant of aberration (Astron.),
a number which by substitution in the general formula for
aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect
of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is
20[sec].47.
Constant of integration (Math.), an undetermined constant
added to every result of integration.
Gravitation constant (Physics), the acceleration per unit
of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at
unit distance. When this is known the acceleration
produced at any distance can be calculated.
Solar constant (Astron.), the quantity of heat received by
the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C.
G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter
per second. --Young. Constantia
Constantia Con*stan"ti*a (? or ?), n.
A superior wine, white and red, from Constantia, in Cape
Colony.
Constantinian symbolXP XP [Belongs here in appearance only.]
The first two letters of the Greek word XRISTOS, Christ; --
an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener,
in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or
emblem of Christ. It use as an emblem was introduced by
Constantine the Great, whence it is known as the
Constantinian symbol, or
monogram. See Labarum. Constantly
Constantly Con"stant*ly, adv.
With constancy; steadily; continually; perseveringly; without
cessation; uniformly.
But she constantly affirmed that it was even so.
--Acts. xii.
15.
Constat
Constat Con"stat, n. [L., it is evident.] (Law)
A certificate showing what appears upon record touching a
matter in question.
Constate
Constate Con*state", v. t. [F. constater; L. con- + stare to
stand.]
To ascertain; to verify; to establish; to prove. --F. P.
Cobbe.
Gravitation constantConstant Con"stant, n.
1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by
observation) and substituted in a general mathematical
formula expressing an astronomical law, completely
determines that law and enables predictions to be made of
its effect in particular cases.
2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition
of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the
dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of
a transit instrument.
Aberration constant, or Constant of aberration (Astron.),
a number which by substitution in the general formula for
aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect
of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is
20[sec].47.
Constant of integration (Math.), an undetermined constant
added to every result of integration.
Gravitation constant (Physics), the acceleration per unit
of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at
unit distance. When this is known the acceleration
produced at any distance can be calculated.
Solar constant (Astron.), the quantity of heat received by
the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C.
G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter
per second. --Young. Hysteretic constantHysteretic Hys`ter*et"ic, a. (Elec.)
Of or pert. to hysteresis.
Hysteretic constant, the hysteretic loss in ergs per cubic
centimeter per cycle. InconstanceInconstance In*con"stance, n. [F. See Inconstancy.]
Inconstancy. --Chaucer. Inconstancy
Inconstancy In*con"stan*cy, n. [L. inconstantia.]
The quality or state of being inconstant; want of constancy;
mutability; fickleness; variableness.
For unto knight there was no greater shame, Than
lightness and inconstancie in love. --Spenser.
InconstantInconstant In*con"stant, a. [L. inconstans: cf. F. inconstant.
See In- not, and Constant.]
Not constant; not stable or uniform; subject to change of
character, appearance, opinion, inclination, or purpose,
etc.; not firm; unsteady; fickle; changeable; variable; --
said of persons or things; as, inconstant in love or
friendship. ``The inconstant moon.' --Shak.
While we, inquiring phantoms of a day, Inconstant as
the shadows we survey! --Boyse.
Syn: Mutable; fickle; volatile; unsteady; unstable;
changeable; variable; wavering; fluctuating. Inconstantly
Inconstantly In*con"stant*ly, adv.
In an inconstant manner.
Nonconstat
Nonconstat Non`con"stat, n. [Law L.]
It does not appear; it is not plain or clear; it does not
follow.
Police constablePolice Po*lice", n. [F., fr. L. politia the condition of a
state, government, administration, Gr. ?, fr. ? to be a
citizen, to govern or administer a state, fr. ? citizen, fr.
? city; akin to Skr. pur, puri. Cf. Policy polity,
Polity.]
1. A judicial and executive system, for the government of a
city, town, or district, for the preservation of rights,
order, cleanliness, health, etc., and for the enforcement
of the laws and prevention of crime; the administration of
the laws and regulations of a city, incorporated town, or
borough.
2. That which concerns the order of the community; the
internal regulation of a state.
3. The organized body of civil officers in a city, town, or
district, whose particular duties are the preservation of
good order, the prevention and detection of crime, and the
enforcement of the laws.
4. (Mil.) Military police, the body of soldiers detailed to
preserve civil order and attend to sanitary arrangements
in a camp or garrison.
5. The cleaning of a camp or garrison, or the state ? a camp
as to cleanliness.
Police commissioner, a civil officer, usually one of a
board, commissioned to regulate and control the
appointment, duties, and discipline of the police.
Police constable, or Police officer, a policeman.
Police court, a minor court to try persons brought before
it by the police.
Police inspector, an officer of police ranking next below a
superintendent.
Police jury, a body of officers who collectively exercise
jurisdiction in certain cases of police, as levying taxes,
etc.; -- so called in Louisiana. --Bouvier.
Police justice, or Police magistrate, a judge of a police
court.
Police offenses (Law), minor offenses against the order of
the community, of which a police court may have final
jurisdiction.
Police station, the headquarters of the police, or of a
section of them; the place where the police assemble for
orders, and to which they take arrested persons. Solar constantConstant Con"stant, n.
1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by
observation) and substituted in a general mathematical
formula expressing an astronomical law, completely
determines that law and enables predictions to be made of
its effect in particular cases.
2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition
of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the
dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of
a transit instrument.
Aberration constant, or Constant of aberration (Astron.),
a number which by substitution in the general formula for
aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect
of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is
20[sec].47.
Constant of integration (Math.), an undetermined constant
added to every result of integration.
Gravitation constant (Physics), the acceleration per unit
of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at
unit distance. When this is known the acceleration
produced at any distance can be calculated.
Solar constant (Astron.), the quantity of heat received by
the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C.
G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter
per second. --Young. Unconstancy
Unconstancy Un*con"stan*cy, n.
Inconstancy. [Obs.] ``The unconstancy of the foundation.'
--Fuller.
Meaning of Onsta from wikipedia
- was
founded in or
before 1325 by the
family Onsta (also
known as Onseda,
Onsitha or Onsatha). The
Onsta family belonged to one of the
oldest and most...
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Aylko Onsta from Sauwerd. The
surname Ferhildema could indicate that he (had)
lived in Verhildersum. It is
unknown whether,
after Aylko Onsta, other...
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Onstaborg (also
known as
Nieuw Onsta in Dutch,
meaning "New
Onsta") was a borg in the
village of Wetsinge, Groningen, Netherlands. The borg was
built around...
- The
former Animonsta Studios logo
features a
little green monster named Onsta biting into the
letter 'O'...
- Frisia, the van
Heeckeren family in the city of Groningen,
opponents of the
Onsta family [fy] in the Ommelanden, and the
Abdena family of
Hisko Abdena in...
- Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. (a wood
carving by
Meyer in Oberammergau, Germany)
Önsta Gryta Church (Church of Sweden) in Västerås,
Sweden (2009; six feet tall;...
- 1415
Great Frisian War
Skieringers Heeckerens anti-
Onstas Abdenas Fetkeapers van
Bronckhorsts Onstas tom
Broks 1413 1418
Korbach Feud
Henry VII, Count...
- Galopp, Strömsholm
Sundbyholm Racing Track,
Eskilstuna Bro Park Galopp,
Önsta Tingsryd Racing Track,
Tingsryd (1609 meters; the only one in
Northern Europe)...
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Taxon identifiers Onosma taurica Wikidata: Q4334987 EPPO:
ONSTA EUNIS: 161862 GBIF: 7295509 GRIN: 25773 iNaturalist: 447013 NCBI: 543578 NZOR:...
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dohta (gi)dorsta far-monsta
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