Invariable means something that does not change. It can describe a fixedset and not likely to move, alter, or be replaced quantityan amount or number of something, or it can describe something that stays the same and never varieschanges or becomes different over time.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ɪnˈvɛriəbəl/
Easy pronunciation: in-VAIR-ee-uh-buhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: Vair.
Noun sense: a quantity that does not vary; a constant quantity.
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Invariable Meaning
A fixed amount that stays the same.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A quantity that does not vary.
Example: The number remained an invariable in the equation.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- constant — A standard substitute for a fixed quantity.
- constant quantity — The exact mathematical sense given in the source data.
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Other Meanings of Invariable
Meaning 2
Not changing; always the same.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Not liable to or capable of change.
Example: She had an invariable routine every morning.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- constant — Works in many contexts where something stays unchanged.
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Invariable Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- constant
- constant quantity
Not liable to or capable of change
- constant
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Common Mistakes
- Using invariable when you mean variable.
- Treating the adjective sense as if it were the same as the noun sense.
- Using it for something that changes only a little, when you mean completely fixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does invariable mean?
Invariable means not changing. It can refer to a fixed quantity or to something that remains the same over time.
What is a synonym for invariable?
For the noun sense, constant and constant quantity fit well. For the adjective sense, constant can sometimes work, depending on the context.
Is invariable the same as variable?
No. Variable means likely to change, while invariable means fixed or unchanging.
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