constant
A constant is a specific value of a given type. Usually, the constants data type needs not to be defined, since it becomes clear from its syntax. Constants can be defined as numerical or string constant.
Constants can also be defined as complex data type constants. In this case, the data type must be defined in the given environment.
Generalisations: schema element, data reference
Specialisations: string constant, numerical constant
Related topics
- ADT_Constant - Constant value