Invariable: meaning, definitions and examples
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invariable
[ ɪnˈvɛːrɪəbl ]
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.
grammar
A word that has a fixed and unchanging form.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.