numerical constant

[ˈnuːmərɪkəl ˈkɒnstənt]
nounpl: numerical constants
constante numérica
1. A fixed numerical value that does not change within a given mathematical or computational context
In the equation y = 2x + 5, the numbers 2 and 5 are numerical constants.
Na equação y = 2x + 5, os números 2 e 5 são constantes numéricas.
2. A specific number used in mathematics, physics, or programming that remains invariant throughout calculations or operations
Pi (π) is a numerical constant approximately equal to 3.14159.
Pi (π) é uma constante numérica aproximadamente igual a 3,14159.
3. In programming, a literal numeric value assigned to a variable that cannot be modified during program execution
The compiler treats 100 as a numerical constant in the declaration const int MAX = 100;
O compilador trata 100 como uma constante numérica na declaração const int MAX = 100;
The term 'constante numérica' is universally used in Brazilian and European Portuguese academic and technical contexts, particularly in mathematics, physics, and computer science. It is standard terminology in educational curricula across Portuguese-speaking countries and is essential vocabulary for STEM students.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
numeric constantfixed numberinvariant valueliteral constant
Antonyms / Antônimos
variablecoefficientparameter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
constante numérica
Standard usage in mathematics and computer science education
Portugal
constante numérica
Identical usage; also may use 'valor constante' in some contexts
Academic Brazilian Portuguese
constante numérica ou valor numérico fixo
More formal technical terminology in academic publications

Related Words

constantvariableliteralcoefficientmathematical constantexpressionequation

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it constant
set in stone
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