invariant
[ in-vair-ee-uhnt ]
/ ɪnˈvɛər i ənt /
adjective
unvarying; invariable; constant.
Mathematics. normal (def. 5e).
noun
Mathematics. a quantity or expression that is constant throughout a certain range of conditions.
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OTHER WORDS FROM invariant
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British Dictionary definitions for invariant
invariant
/ (ɪnˈvɛərɪənt) /
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 forms of invariant
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