"absolute constant" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈkɑn.stn̩t/ [US], /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈkɑn.stn̩t/ [US] Forms: absolute constants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} absolute constant (plural absolute constants)
  1. (mathematics) A constant that maintains the same value wherever it occurs; such as π. Categories (topical): Mathematics Translations (math: universal constant): absoluuttinen vakio (Finnish), constantă absolută [feminine] (Romanian)
    Sense id: en-absolute_constant-en-noun-GzvhQIK5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 96 4 Topics: mathematics, sciences Disambiguation of 'math: universal constant': 66 34
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see absolute, constant.
    Sense id: en-absolute_constant-en-noun-2waghiGK

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