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Measure of enzyme efficiency
In the field of biochemistry, the specificity constant (also called kinetic efficiency or k c a t / K M {\displaystyle k_{cat}/K_{M}} ), is a measure of
Specificity_constant
Physical constant equivalent to the Boltzmann constant, but in different units
The molar gas constant (also known as the gas constant, universal gas constant, or ideal gas constant) is denoted by the symbol R or R. It is the molar
Gas_constant
Model of enzyme kinetics
limiting nutrients and phytoplankton growth in the global ocean. The specificity constant k cat / K m {\displaystyle k_{\text{cat}}/K_{\mathrm {m} }} (also
Michaelis–Menten_kinetics
Ability of biomolecules to bind specific ligands
ligands. The fewer ligands a protein can bind, the greater its specificity. Specificity describes the strength of binding between a given protein and ligand
Chemical_specificity
Physical constant relating particle kinetic energy with temperature
The Boltzmann constant (kB or k) is the proportionality factor that relates the average relative thermal energy of particles in a gas with the thermodynamic
Boltzmann_constant
Large biological molecule that acts as a catalyst
expressed in terms of kcat/Km. This is also called the specificity constant and incorporates the rate constants for all steps in the reaction up to and including
Enzyme
Physical constant in quantum mechanics
The Planck constant, or Planck's constant, denoted by h {\displaystyle h} , is a fundamental physical constant of foundational importance in quantum mechanics:
Planck_constant
Thermodynamic quantity
ratio of specific heats, or Laplace's coefficient, is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure (CP) to heat capacity at constant volume (CV)
Heat_capacity_ratio
Type of mathematical function
real-valued argument, a constant function has the general form y(x) = c or just y = c. For example, the function y(x) = 4 is the specific constant function where
Constant_function
Constant expressing ambiguity from indefinite integrals
In calculus, the constant of integration, often denoted by C {\displaystyle C} (or c {\displaystyle c} ), is a constant term added to an antiderivative
Constant_of_integration
Difference between logarithm and harmonic series
{\displaystyle \log _{e}(x)} . Euler's constant (sometimes called the Euler–Mascheroni constant) is a mathematical constant, usually denoted by the lowercase
Euler's_constant
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up specific or specifically in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Specific may refer to: Specificity (disambiguation) Specific, a cure or therapy for
Specific
American biochemist
enzyme specificity, and to use the term specificity constant for it, as later recommended by the IUBMB. Philipp and Bender proposed that this specificity constant
Myron_L._Bender
Protein complex for mRNA transcription
active site per second). The specificity constant is given by kcat/Km. The theoretical maximum for the specificity constant is the diffusion limit of about
RNA_polymerase_II
British chemist (born 1943)
definition of specificity. For that reason, the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has recommended the name specificity constant for this
Alan_Fersht
Universal and unchanging physical quantity
A physical constant, sometimes called a fundamental physical constant or universal constant, is a physical quantity that cannot be explained by a theory
Physical_constant
Chemical property
Stability constants, formation constants, binding constants, association constants and dissociation constants are all types of equilibrium constants. For a
Equilibrium_constant
Device that generates sounds of constant pitch when struck
U-shaped bar of elastic metal (usually steel). It resonates at a specific constant pitch when set vibrating by striking it against a surface or with
Tuning_fork
Definition of the units kg, A, K and mol
units, for the Planck constant (h), the elementary electric charge (e), the Boltzmann constant (kB), and the Avogadro constant (NA), respectively. The
2019_revision_of_the_SI
Fixed number that has received a name
A mathematical constant is a number whose value is fixed by an unambiguous definition, often referred to by a special symbol (e.g., an alphabet letter)
Mathematical_constant
Heat required to raise the temperature of a given unit of mass of a substance
(specific heat capacity at constant pressure) than when it is heated in a closed vessel that prevents expansion (specific heat capacity at constant volume)
Specific_heat_capacity
Measure of an acid's strength in solution
In chemistry, an acid dissociation constant (also known as acidity constant, or acid-ionization constant; denoted K a {\displaystyle K_{a}} ) is a
Acid_dissociation_constant
Weight per unit volume of a material
location (e.g., Earth's gravity). In practice, the standard gravity (a constant) is often assumed, usually taken as 9.80665 m/s2. Pressure may also affect
Specific_weight
Ratio of two densities
substance, the density, ρ, is given by ρ = Mass Volume = Deflection × Spring Constant Gravity Displacement W a t e r L i n e × Area C y l i n d e r . {\displaystyle
Relative_density
Executable Java file format
references, to specific constants in the constant pool table are given by 16-bit (type u2) numbers, where index value 1 refers to the first constant in the table
Java_class_file
Constant equal to twice pi
The number τ (/ˈtaʊ, ˈtɔː, ˈtɒ/ ; spelled out as tau) is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its radius. It is exactly
Tau_(mathematics)
Model of economic development
of the n {\displaystyle n} tasks together and scaling it by a firm specific constant, B {\displaystyle B} . This scalar is positively correlated with the
O-ring theory of economic development
O-ring_theory_of_economic_development
Value that is not changed during execution
programming, a constant is a value that is not altered by the program during normal execution. When associated with an identifier, a constant is said to be
Constant (computer programming)
Constant_(computer_programming)
Enzyme rate limited by diffusion
was elaborated in the paper. Kinetically perfect enzymes have a specificity constant, kcat/Km, on the order of 108 to 109 M−1 s−1. The rate of the enzyme-catalysed
Diffusion-limited_enzyme
Constant envelope is achieved when a sinusoidal waveform reaches equilibrium in a specific system. This happens when negative feedback in a control system
Constant_envelope
Chemical property
biochemistry, and pharmacology, a dissociation constant (KD) is a specific type of equilibrium constant that measures the propensity of a larger object
Dissociation_constant
Halting probability of a random computer program
computer science subfield of algorithmic information theory, a Chaitin constant (Chaitin omega number) or halting probability is a real number that, informally
Chaitin's_constant
Biological mechanism
switching, the constant region of the immunoglobulin heavy chain changes but the variable regions do not, and therefore antigenic specificity remains the
Immunoglobulin class switching
Immunoglobulin_class_switching
Characteristic time in a system
In physics and engineering, the time constant, usually denoted by the Greek letter τ (tau), is the parameter characterizing the response to a step input
Time_constant
Fundamental physical law of electromagnetism
|F|=k_{\text{e}}{\frac {|q_{1}||q_{2}|}{r^{2}}}} Here, ke is the Coulomb constant, q1 and q2 are the quantities of each charge, and the scalar r is the distance
Coulomb's_law
Thermodynamic equation
or in K according to the value of C), and A, B and C are component-specific constants. The simplified form with C set to zero, log 10 p = A − B T , {\displaystyle
Antoine_equation
Type of polycrystalline material
material-specific constant that accounts for the effects of all other strengthening mechanisms, K {\displaystyle K} is a material-specific constant that describes
Nanocrystalline_material
Steel alloy variety
where σ0 is the matrix strength with large grains, ky being an alloy specific constant (called the Hall-Petch Slope), and d being the grain diameter. Significant
Chromium–vanadium_steel
Mass per unit volume of the Earth's atmosphere
approximately 4.81×10−26 in kg. R specific {\displaystyle R_{\text{specific}}} , the specific gas constant for dry air, which using the values presented above would
Density_of_air
Measure of turbomachinery speed
Turbine specific speed equation we first start with the Power formula for water then using proportionalities with η,ρ, and g being constant they can
Specific_speed
This is a list of common physical constants and variables, and their notations. Note that bold text indicates that the quantity is a vector. List of letters
List of common physics notations
List_of_common_physics_notations
Hypothetical conflict with the laws of physics as currently known
context, the conclusion that these quantities are constant raises the question of why they have the specific value they do in what appears to be a "fine-tuned
Time-variation of fundamental constants
Time-variation_of_fundamental_constants
Number, approximately 3.14
The number π (/paɪ/ ; spelled out as pi) is a mathematical constant, approximately equal to 3.14159, that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its
Pi
Coefficients of an algebra over a field
In mathematics, the structure constants or structure coefficients of an algebra over a field are the coefficients of the basis expansion (into linear
Structure_constants
Volume occupied per unit mass
remains constant and new atoms of gas are injected, the density increases and the specific volume decreases. If the size of the chamber remains constant and
Specific_volume
Polynomials used for interpolation
(x)=\prod _{m}(x-x_{m})} common to every basis polynomial, a node-specific constant w j = ∏ m ≠ j ( x j − x m ) − 1 {\displaystyle \textstyle w_{j}=\prod
Lagrange_polynomial
Standardized factor in thermodynamics
conjunction with VCF / CTL, as the correction factors are dependent upon specific constants, which are further dependent on liquid hydrocarbon classifications
Volume_correction_factor
substance is called material constant or constant of matter. (Material constants should not be confused with physical constants, that have a universal character
List_of_materials_properties
Quotient of a quantity by mass
produced per (length) unit of drawdown Specific detectivity of a photodetector Specific gas constant, per molar mass Specific gravity, also called relative density
Specific_quantity
Unit of mass
width, or a square yard, where the depth of the fabric is a fabric-specific constant. The most common unit of measure for the copper thickness on a printed
Ounce
Fragment
scFv’s affinity and specificity. This protein retains the specificity of the original immunoglobulin, despite removal of the constant regions and the introduction
Single-chain variable fragment
Single-chain_variable_fragment
Large number coined by Ronald Graham
the general public. At the time of its introduction, it was the largest specific positive integer ever to have been used in a published mathematical proof
Graham's_number
Memory process-related theory
context. This led to the encoding specificity principle. Semantics do not always play a role in encoding specificity; memory, rather, depends upon the
Encoding specificity principle
Encoding_specificity_principle
Change in velocity per amount of fuel
{\mathrm {d} m}{\mathrm {d} t}}} . Assuming that the engine expels mass at a constant exhaust velocity v e {\displaystyle v_{\text{e}}} , the thrust is T = v
Specific_impulse
Proposed mode of space travel
travel under constant acceleration is a hypothetical method of space travel that involves the use of a propulsion system that generates a constant acceleration
Space travel under constant acceleration
Space_travel_under_constant_acceleration
have been correlated with two aspects of its enzyme kinetics: 1) Its "specificity" for CO2 over O2, and 2) Its rate of carboxylation. The reactive enodiolate
Kinetic isotope effects of RuBisCO
Kinetic_isotope_effects_of_RuBisCO
Property of an irrational number
number theory, specifically in Diophantine approximation theory, the Markov constant M ( α ) {\displaystyle M(\alpha )} of an irrational number α {\displaystyle
Markov_constant
calculating specific heats in terms of moles of molecules. If specific heat is expressed per mole of atoms for these substances, none of the constant-volume
Table of specific heat capacities
Table_of_specific_heat_capacities
Gas equation of state which accounts for non-ideal gas behavior
{\displaystyle N} . The constants a {\displaystyle a} and b {\displaystyle b} are experimentally determinable, substance-specific constants. This form is useful
Van_der_Waals_equation
Mechanical linkage consisting of four links connected by joints in a loop
mechanisms are driven by a rotational actuator, or crank, that requires a specific constant speed. This required speed (ωcrank)is related to the cycle time as
Four-bar_linkage
Sum of the inverses of the positive cubes
Apéry's constant is a mathematical constant, defined as the infinite sum of the reciprocals of the cubes of the positive integers. In symbols, ζ ( 3 )
Apéry's_constant
Activity per unit mass of a radionuclide
Experimentally measured specific activity can be used to calculate the half-life of a radionuclide. Where decay constant λ is related to specific radioactivity
Specific_activity
Thermodynamic phase transition energy
energy released or absorbed, by a body or a thermodynamic system, during a constant-temperature process—usually a first-order phase transition, like melting
Latent_heat
Statistical measures of whether a finding is likely to be true
also be computed from sensitivity, specificity, and prevalence: NPV = specificity × ( 1 − prevalence ) specificity × ( 1 − prevalence ) + ( 1 − sensitivity
Positive and negative predictive values
Positive_and_negative_predictive_values
Speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum
simply the speed of light and commonly denoted c, is a universal physical constant exactly equal to 299792458 m⋅s−1. It is exact because, by international
Speed_of_light
Propeller with blades that can be rotated to control their pitch while in use
where the pitch is controlled manually by the pilot. Alternatively, a constant-speed propeller is one where the pilot sets the desired engine speed (RPM)
Variable-pitch propeller (aeronautics)
Variable-pitch_propeller_(aeronautics)
Physical property of matter
from 15 °C to 16 °C, or from 34 °C to 35 °C, with negligible error. At constant pressure, heat supplied to the system contributes to both the work done
Heat_capacity
Properties independent of system size, and proportional to system size
all parameters constant except A j {\displaystyle A_{j}} . This last equation can be used to derive thermodynamic relations. A specific property is the
Intensive and extensive properties
Intensive_and_extensive_properties
Function or value which does not change
In mathematics, the word constant conveys multiple meanings. As an adjective, it refers to non-variance (i.e. unchanging with respect to some other value);
Constant_(mathematics)
Integral of a comparatively larger force over a short time interval
}-\mathbf {p} _{\mathrm {i} }}{\Delta t}},} so the impulse J delivered by a constant force F acting for time Δt is: J = F Δ t . {\displaystyle \mathbf {J} =\mathbf
Impulse_(physics)
Numbers obtained by adding the two previous ones
solution of a homogeneous linear difference equation with constant coefficients. Some specific examples that are close, in some sense, to the Fibonacci
Fibonacci_sequence
terms of the sensitivity and specificity of the test: DOR = sensitivity × specificity ( 1 − sensitivity ) × ( 1 − specificity ) {\displaystyle {\text{DOR}}={\frac
Diagnostic_odds_ratio
Concept in celestial mechanics
gravitational parameter μ of a celestial body is the product of the gravitational constant G and the mass M of that body. For two bodies, the parameter may be expressed
Standard gravitational parameter
Standard_gravitational_parameter
Formal language models
language is of constant growth if every string in the language is longer than the next shorter strings by at most a (language-specific) constant. Languages
Mildly context-sensitive grammar formalism
Mildly_context-sensitive_grammar_formalism
Measure in astrodynamics
trajectory has a constant specific orbital energy ϵ {\displaystyle \epsilon } equal to the sum of its specific kinetic and specific potential energy:
Characteristic_energy
Biochemical laboratory technique
solubility of the protein, B is idealized solubility, K is a salt-specific constant and I is the ionic strength of the solution, which is attributed to
Protein_precipitation
of the mixture σw is surface tension of pure water a is component specific constant (see table below) x is mole fraction of the solvated component The
Szyszkowski_equation
Mass per unit volume
density. Increasing the temperature of a substance while maintaining a constant pressure decreases its density by increasing its volume (with a few exceptions)
Density
Short-term state of the atmosphere
contact with the Earth's surface while radiative losses to space are mostly constant. Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict
Weather
Protein(s) forming a major part of an organism's immune system
it specificity. Two different scFv fragments can be connected together, via a hinge region, to the constant domain of the heavy chain or the constant domain
Antibody
A calorimeter constant (denoted Ccal) is a constant that quantifies the heat capacity of a calorimeter. It may be calculated by applying a known amount
Calorimeter_constant
Error correction in biochemical reactions
next step in the pathway, the specificity can be increased by a factor of up to the ratio between the two exit rate constants. (If the next step is fast
Kinetic_proofreading
in an isolated system subject only to conservative forces will remain constant. It is defined as: ϵ {\displaystyle \epsilon } = ϵ {\displaystyle \epsilon
Specific_mechanical_energy
Class of games in game theory
has cost at most some given constant C. Klimm and Warode studied atomic splittable network CGs with affine player-specific delay functions d e , i ( x
Congestion_game
interpretation. 2. Alternative-specific constants Unlike adding a constant to all the utilities, adding alternative-specific constants does alter the choice probabilities
Choice_model_simulation
Molecular property
z is the separation distance, and A is a material-specific constant called the Hamaker constant. The effect is also apparent in experiments where a
Adhesion
Orthogonal symmetric polynomial family
};q)_{\infty }}.} ⟨ f , g ⟩ = ( constant term of f g ¯ Δ ) / | W | {\displaystyle \langle f,g\rangle =({\text{constant term of }}f{\overline {g}}\Delta
Macdonald_polynomials
Modern form of the metric system
Boltzmann constant k, the Avogadro constant NA, and the luminous efficacy Kcd. The nature of the defining constants ranges from fundamental constants of nature
International_System_of_Units
Property of a thermodynamic system
{T}{T_{0}}}} provided that the constant-pressure molar heat capacity (or specific heat) C P {\textstyle C_{\mathrm {P} }} is constant and that no phase transition
Entropy
Method for algorithm analysis in computer science
constant time. However the dequeue operation is more complicated. If the output array already has some elements in it, then dequeue runs in constant time;
Amortized_analysis
Thermodynamic process of a closed system in which volume remains constant
In thermodynamics, an isochoric process, also called a constant-volume process, an isovolumetric process, or an isometric process, is a thermodynamic process
Isochoric_process
Phenomenon of non-ideal fluids changing temperature
{\displaystyle (p,T)} diagram of a gas. Combined with the specific heat capacity at constant pressure c P = ( ∂ h / ∂ T ) P {\displaystyle c_{P}=(\partial
Joule–Thomson_effect
Thermal quality
the "specific heat capacity at constant volume", which generally has very different values. International standards now recommend that "specific heat
Volumetric_heat_capacity
Branch of computational complexity theory
family of instance-specific Boolean circuits with weft ≤ w {\displaystyle \leq w} and depth bounded by some problem-specific constant. A normalized circuit
Parameterized_complexity
Static pressure exerted by the weight of the Earth's atmosphere
gravitational acceleration as a function of altitude can be approximated as constant and contributes little to this fall-off. Pressure measures force per unit
Atmospheric_pressure
Concept in physics
specific forces. Accelerometers on the surface of the Earth measure a constant 9.8 m/s^2 even when they are not accelerating (that is, when they do not
Specific_force
there are many more points of cleavage- indicating much less specificity. The specificity of alpha-sarcin is so high, that alpha-sarcin can recognize the
RRNA_endonuclease
Vector quantity in celestial mechanics
body in question. Specific relative angular momentum plays a pivotal role in the analysis of the two-body problem, as it remains constant for a given orbit
Specific_angular_momentum
Iterative algorithm on numbers
= 8532 8532 – 2358 = 6174 7641 – 1467 = 6174 6174, known as Kaprekar’s constant, is a fixed point of this algorithm. Any four-digit number (in base 10)
Kaprekar's_routine
Part of a larger geographical region or continent
the United Nations geoscheme, which is a changing, constantly updated, UN tool based on specific political geography and demography considerations relevant
Subregion
SPECIFICITY CONSTANT
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Boy/Male
Australian, British, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Swedish, Swiss
Steadfast; Constant
Boy/Male
Tamil
Constant
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, French, German, Latin, Spanish
Constant; Steadfast
Surname or Lastname
French and English
French and English : from a medieval personal name (Latin Constans, genitive Constantis, meaning ‘steadfast’, ‘faithful’, present participle of the verb constare ‘stand fast’, ‘be consistent’). This was borne by an 8th-century Irish martyr. This surname has also absorbed some cases of surnames based on Constantius, a derivative of Constans, borne by a 2nd-century martyr, bishop of Perugia. Compare Constantine.English : perhaps also a nickname from Old French constant ‘steadfast’, ‘faithful’.
Male
Dutch
, constant.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the usual medieval vernacular form of the female personal name Helen (Greek Helenē). This was the name of the mother of Constantine the Great, a devout Christian who was credited with finding the True Cross. It was a popular name in Britain, due to the legend (which has no historical basis) that she was born in Britain.English : variant of Hillian.Dutch : from a short form of any of several Germanic personal names beginning with the element Ellen-, as, for example, Ellenborg.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Alekhya Nitya | ஆலேகà¯à®¯à®¾ நிதà¯à®¯Â
Constant picture, A painting
Alekhya Nitya | ஆலேகà¯à®¯à®¾ நிதà¯à®¯Â
Boy/Male
Latin
Constant.
Female
Romanian
Romanian form of Latin Constantia, CONSTANTA means "steadfast."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rain, Constant flow
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rain, Constant flow
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a medieval personal name, Latin Constantinus, a derivative of Constans (see Constant). The name was popular in Continental Europe, and to a lesser extent in England, as having been borne by the first Christian ruler of the Roman Empire, Constantine the Great (?280–337), in whose honor Byzantium was renamed Constantinople. In some cases the name may be an Americanized form of one of the many cognates in other languages, in particular Greek Konstantinos.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name or regional name for someone from Cotentin (Coutances) in Manche, France (see Constance 2).
Male
Arthurian
, (constant) Arthur's choice to succeed him as king of England.
Male
French
French and Romanian form of Latin Constantinus, CONSTANTIN means "steadfast."Â
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Irish, Latin, Portuguese
Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conn, having several possible CONSTANTINE meanss including "chief, freeman, head, hound, intelligence, strength." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the successor to King Arthur. He was the son of Cador of Cornwall who fought in the Battle of Camlann and was one of the few survivors. Just before Arthur was taken to Avalon, Cador passed the crown onto his son, Constantine. Compare with another form of Constantine.
Boy/Male
Latin Spanish English
Constant.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : ethnic name from Old French germain ‘German’ (Latin Germanus). This sometimes denoted an actual immigrant from Germany, but was also used to refer to a person who had trade or other connections with German-speaking lands. The Latin word Germanus is of obscure and disputed origin; the most plausible of the etymologies that have been proposed is that the people were originally known as the ‘spear-men’, with Germanic gÄ“r, gÄr ‘spear’ as the first element.English (of Norman origin) : from the Old French personal name Germain (see Germain).Americanized spelling of Spanish Germán or Hungarian Germán, cognates of 2.German : from the saint’s name German(us). See also Germann.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : Russianized variant of Hermann.Greek : reduced form of Germanos, a Greek personal name, bestowed in honor of saints of the Eastern Church distinct from St. Germain: in particular, St. Germanos in the 8th century, liturgical poet and patriarch of Constantinople. The Greek surname can also denote someone associated with Germany or someone with blond hair.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Nityagopal | நிதà¯à®¯à®•à¯‹à®ªà®¾à®²Â
Constant
Nityagopal | நிதà¯à®¯à®•à¯‹à®ªà®¾à®²Â
Boy/Male
British, English, French, German, Latin, Swedish
Constant; Steadfast
SPECIFICITY CONSTANT
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Girl/Female
Teutonic
Working noble Idelle.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, English, Irish, Jamaican
Rye Meadow; Rye Clearing; Courageous; Descendant of Roghallach
Male
Hebrew
(יְרַחְמְ×ֵל) Variant spelling of Hebrew Yerachmeel, YERACHMIEL means "may God have pity" or "whom God loves." In the book of Enoch, this is the name of an archangel. Jerahmiel is the Anglicized form.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Borne for Performing the Great Things
Boy/Male
Spanish
Greek Damaris 'gentle.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Beautiful; Different; Hearing; Veidik Text; Expert in Vedas; Intelligent; Different in All; A Musical Tone; Knowledge of Ved
Girl/Female
Biblical
This or that, brightness, comeliness.
Female
African
image of her mother.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Krishna, Shiva
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Moonbeam
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n.
A state of holding on in a continuous course; manner of continuity; constant mode; general tendency; course; career.
n.
The palace of the Grand Seignior, or Turkish sultan, at Constantinople, inhabited by the sultan himself, and all the officers and dependents of his court. In it are also kept the females of the harem.
n.
A disease of the eye, in which the eyelashes, being turned in upon the eyeball, produce constant irritation by the motion of the lids.
v. i.
The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night.
a.
Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business, or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous; as, the sedulous bee.
prep.
As sign of the infinitive, to had originally the use of last defined, governing the infinitive as a verbal noun, and connecting it as indirect object with a preceding verb or adjective; thus, ready to go, i.e., ready unto going; good to eat, i.e., good for eating; I do my utmost to lead my life pleasantly. But it has come to be the almost constant prefix to the infinitive, even in situations where it has no prepositional meaning, as where the infinitive is direct object or subject; thus, I love to learn, i.e., I love learning; to die for one's country is noble, i.e., the dying for one's country. Where the infinitive denotes the design or purpose, good usage formerly allowed the prefixing of for to the to; as, what went ye out for see? (Matt. xi. 8).
v. i.
Hence, to move with difficulty or labor; to proceed /lowly among objects or circumstances that constantly /inder or embarrass; as, to wade through a dull book.
a.
To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
a.
Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.
n.
Any one of many species of Old World singing birds belonging to Motacilla and several allied genera of the family Motacillidae. They have the habit of constantly jerking their long tails up and down, whence the name.
n.
A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line.
adv.
In a uniform manner; without variation or diversity; by a regular, constant, or common ratio of change; with even tenor; as, a temper uniformly mild.
n.
To determine, as something which is exposed to doubt or question; to free from unscertainty or wavering; to make sure, firm, or constant; to establish; to compose; to quiet; as, to settle the mind when agitated; to settle questions of law; to settle the succession to a throne; to settle an allowance.
a.
Not constant; inconstant; fickle; changeable.
n.
One of the Northmen who founded a dynasty in Russia in the 9th century; also, one of the Northmen composing, at a later date, the imperial bodyguard at Constantinople.
n.
A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude.
v. t.
To discriminate; to separate according to specific signification or qualities; to specificate; to desynonymize.
v. t.
To show, mark, or designate the species, or the distinguishing particulars of; to specify.
n.
A superior wine, white and red, from Constantia, in Cape Colony.