Invariable

/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ · adjective

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.
2. (mathematics) Constant.
3. (by extension, grammar, of a word, or a grammatical class) That cannot undergo inflection, conjugation or declension.
4. Something that does not vary; a constant.

Example Sentences

Physical laws which are invariable.

“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.

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

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• invariables

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