The Clue
Faithful (8 letter answer)
The Answer
CONSTANT
Tags
Notes
The answer CONSTANT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Continual
Everlasting
True
Unremitting
Unvarying
Not changing
It stays the same
Like the speed of light
M. Kennedy's "The ___ Nymph"
Definition
CONSTANT as a noun:
1. (constant, constant quantity, invariable) = a quantity that does not vary
2. a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant"
CONSTANT as an adjective:
1. (changeless, constant, invariant, unvarying) = persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "principles of unvarying validity"
2. (constant, continuant) = continually recurring or continuing without interruption; "constant repetition of the exercise"; "constant chatter of monkeys"
3. steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"
4. (ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting) = uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain"; "night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city"; "the never-ending search for happiness"; "the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy"; "man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation"; "unremitting demands of hunger"