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invariable

in·var·i·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-vair-ee-uh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈvɛər i ə bəl/
    • /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-vair-ee-uh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈvɛər i ə bəl/

Definitions of invariable word

  • adjective invariable not variable; not changing or capable of being changed; static or constant. 1
  • noun invariable something that is invariable; a constant. 1
  • noun invariable Never changing. 1
  • adjective invariable unchanging, constant 1
  • adjective invariable You use invariable to describe something that never changes. 0
  • adjective invariable not subject to alteration; unchanging 0

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Origin of invariable

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at in-3, variable

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Parts of speech for Invariable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

invariable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for invariable

adj invariable

  • set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
  • constant — You use constant to describe something that happens all the time or is always there.
  • same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
  • uniform — identical or consistent, as from example to example, place to place, or moment to moment: uniform spelling; a uniform building code.
  • immovable — incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.

adjective invariable

  • habitual — of the nature of a habit; fixed by or resulting from habit: habitual courtesy.
  • undeviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.

Antonyms for invariable

adj invariable

  • undecided — not decided or determined.
  • movable — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
  • changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
  • unsteady — not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.
  • inconsistent — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.

adjective invariable

  • erratic — Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
  • changing — not remaining the same; transient

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