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постоя́нный — meaning in English

postoyannyy

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English meaning

  • constant adj Not changing; staying the same over time.
  • direct adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
  • everlasting adjective Lasting forever or for an extremely long time; without end.
  • immutable adj Unable to be changed.
  • incessant adjective Continuing without stopping, usually in an annoying way.
  • ongoing adj Currently happening or still in progress; not yet finished.
  • perennial adj Lasting for a very long time or recurring continually.
  • permanent adj Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time, without a planned end.
  • persistent adjective Continuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition; refusing to give up.
  • regular adj Happening at consistent, predictable intervals.
  • stationary adj Not moving; staying in one place.

Senses

постоя́нный is used for these senses in English:

  • constant Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
  • direct Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
  • everlasting Continuing for a long period; eternal.
  • immutable Unable to be changed without exception.
  • incessant Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.
  • ongoing Continuing, permanent, lasting.
  • perennial Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; neverending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.
  • permanent Without end, eternal.

constant — full definition

  1. adj Not changing; staying the same over time.
  2. adj Loyal and dependable; steady in feeling or purpose.
  3. noun A value or quantity that never changes.

direct — full definition

  1. adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
  2. adj Honest and straightforward in manner.
  3. verb To manage, guide, or control something.
  4. verb To oversee the making of a film, play, or similar production.

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