Invariable

Quick meaning: Invariable is an adjective meaning Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.

Meaning

Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.

More Meanings

1. (mathematics) Constant.
2. (by extension, grammar, of a word, or a grammatical class) That cannot undergo inflection, conjugation or declension.
3. Something that does not vary; a constant.

Example Sentences

Physical laws which are invariable.

The French adjective marron ‘brown’ is invariable: it does not take the usual s in the plural.

“A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron; and she looked it, always trim and trig and smooth of surface like a converted yacht cleared for action.

The rebuilt "Merchant Navy" Pacifics have the monopoly of these workings, and Mr. C. K. Dunkley writes that as a result of their reduced water consumption, as compared with the unrebuilt engines, some engine-crews no longer spend time taking water at Southampton Central, the invariable practice previously.

Word Forms

• invariables

Synonyms for invariable

Depending on context, synonyms include uninflectable, constant, steady, strict, invariant, unvarying.

Antonyms for invariable

Common opposites include variable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include invariant, constant, unvarying, steady, hard-and-fast, strict.

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