constant term

noun

A term in an algebraic expression that does not contain any variables.

Similar
free term

Meanings

nounconstant term (plural constant terms)

plural constant terms

  1. mathematicsA term in an algebraic expression that does not contain any variables.

    Synonyms: free term

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see constant, term.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA term in an algebraic expression that does not contain any variables.

Similar
free term

Translations

Polish wyraz wolny
  • wyraz wolnymathematics: term without any variables
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APA

constant term. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/constant%20term

MLA

“constant term.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/constant%20term. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “constant term,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/constant%20term.

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