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invariant

[in-vair-ee-uh nt]
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adjective
  1. unvarying; invariable; constant.
  2. Mathematics. normal(def 5e).
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noun
  1. Mathematics. a quantity or expression that is constant throughout a certain range of conditions.
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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
  1. maths an entity, quantity, etc, that is unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinatesa point in space, rather than its coordinates, is an invariant
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adjective
  1. maths (of a relationship or a property of a function, configuration, or equation) unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinates
  2. a rare word for invariable
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Derived Formsinvariance or invariancy, noun
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Word Origin and History for invariantly

invariant

adj.

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

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