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constant vs cosmological constant

cosmological constant vs constant

constant and cosmological constant both are nouns.

constant is an adjective but cosmological constant is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
constant Yes Yes No No
cosmological constant Yes No No No
As nouns, cosmological constant is a hyponym of constant; that is, cosmological constant is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constant:
  • constant: a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
  • cosmological constant: an arbitrary constant in the equations of general relativity theory
constant (noun) cosmological constant (noun)
a quantity that does not vary an arbitrary constant in the equations of general relativity theory
a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
constant (adjective) cosmological constant (adjective)
steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
unvarying in nature
Difference between constant and cosmological constant

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