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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A variable whose value cannot be changed directly.

Adjective

1. 1
   Whose value cannot be changed directly. not-comparable
2. 2
   Which cannot change the value of its class’s attributes. not-comparable

Etymology

Abbreviation of constant, used as a keyword in certain programming languages.

Related phrases

const correctnessconst-correct

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