invariant

[in-vair-ee-uh nt]

adjective

unvarying; invariable; constant.

Mathematics. normal(def 5e).

noun

Mathematics. a quantity or expression that is constant throughout a certain range of conditions.

Origin of invariant

First recorded in 1850–55; in-³ + variant

Related formsin·var·i·ant·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for invariantly

invariant

noun

maths an entity, quantity, etc, that is unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinatesa point in space, rather than its coordinates, is an invariant

adjective

maths (of a relationship or a property of a function, configuration, or equation) unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinates

a rare word for invariable

Derived Formsinvariance or invariancy, noun

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Word Origin and History for invariantly

invariant

adj.

1851, from in- (1) "not" + variant.