fixed constant

[FIKSED KON-stunt]
nounpl: fixed constants
constante fixa
1. A value in mathematics, physics, or programming that remains unchanged throughout a calculation, experiment, or program execution
In the equation E=mc², c is a fixed constant representing the speed of light.
Na equação E=mc², c é uma constante fixa que representa a velocidade da luz.
2. A predetermined value that does not vary during the course of an operation or process
The algorithm uses a fixed constant of 3.14 for pi calculations.
O algoritmo usa uma constante fixa de 3,14 para cálculos de pi.
This is primarily technical terminology used in mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science education and professional contexts. The term is consistent across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities, with minimal regional variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
constant valueinvariantfixed valueunchanging quantity
Antonyms / Antônimos
variablechanging valuedynamic value

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
constante fixa
Standard term used in mathematics and programming contexts
Portugal
constante fixa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in scientific and technical documentation
USA Scientific
fixed constant
Preferred in academic and technical writing; sometimes simplified to just 'constant'

Related Words

constantvariablecoefficientparameterinvariantnumerical constant

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold constant
remain invariant
stay fixed
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