Invariable: meaning, definitions and examples

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invariable

 

[ ɪnˈvɛːrɪəbl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Not changing in value; constant.

Synonyms

consistent, constant, unchanging

Examples of usage

  • The speed of light is an invariable value in physics.
  • In algebra, 'x' is often used to represent an invariable quantity.
Context #2 | Noun

grammar

A word that has a fixed and unchanging form.

Synonyms

fixed, immutable, unchanging

Examples of usage

  • In English, 'book' is an invariable noun.
  • The word 'sheep' is an invariable noun in both singular and plural forms.

Translations

Translations of the word "invariable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invariável

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय

🇩🇪 unveränderlich

🇮🇩 tidak berubah

🇺🇦 незмінний

🇵🇱 niezmienny

🇯🇵 不変の

🇫🇷 invariable

🇪🇸 invariable

🇹🇷 değişmez

🇰🇷 불변의

🇸🇦 غير متغير

🇨🇿 neměnný

🇸🇰 nemenný

🇨🇳 不变的

🇸🇮 nespremenljiv

🇮🇸 óbreytanlegur

🇰🇿 өзгермейтін

🇬🇪 უცვლელი

🇦🇿 dəyişməz

🇲🇽 invariable

Etymology

The word 'invariable' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'invariabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'variabilis' (changeable). It has been used in various fields such as mathematics, grammar, and physics to describe things that remain constant or unchanging.

See also: variableness, variables, variably.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,743, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.