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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-vair-ee-uh nt]
- /koʊˈvɛər i ənt/
- /kˈɒveərˌiənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koh-vair-ee-uh nt]
- /koʊˈvɛər i ənt/
Definitions of covariant word
- noun covariant a variant that changes leaving interrelations with another variant (or variants) unchanged 3
- adjective covariant changing in such a way that interrelations with another variant (or variants) remain unchanged 3
- adjective covariant (of one magnitude with respect to another) varying in accordance with a fixed mathematical relationship: The area of a square is covariant with the length of a side. 1
- noun covariant A function of the coefficients and variables of a given function that is invariant under a linear transformation except for a factor equal to a power of the determinant of the transformation. 1
- noun covariant (algebra) A bihomogeneous polynomial in x, y, ... and the coefficients of some homogeneous form in x, y, ... that is invariant under some group of linear transformations. 0
- noun covariant (algebra) The variety defined by a covariant. 0
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Origin of covariant
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; co- + variant
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Parts of speech for Covariant
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
covariant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
covariant usage trend in Literature
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