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invariable Definition

in·vari·able (in verē ə bəl)

adjective

not variable; not changing; constant; uniform

Etymology: ML invariabilis

noun

an invariable quantity; constant

invariable Related Forms

in·var′i·abil·ity noun or in·vari·able·ness in·vari·ably adverb

invariable Synonyms

invariable

modif.

unchanging, uniform, static; see constant 1, perpetual 1, regular 3.

invariable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sequence: Since I need a new word to label some invariable emotional sequences, I have separated these two terms.
  • value: In the same way any article might be proved to be of invariable value; for instance, 10 yards of cloth.
  • measure: The purpose of the welcome concessions has been to make the introduction of variable fees, the only invariable measure, seem more acceptable.
  • standard: If we had this invariable standard, we might easily as [ 126 ] certain in what degree either of these causes operated.
  • rule: One invariable rule of the Roman cook was apparently " pepper with everything " - savory or sweet.
  • practice: Second, except where copyright compels, Mr Safire's invariable practice is not to reveal his sources.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: However, these days almost invariable experts would be members of professional bodies.
  • not: In that case the general, tho not invariable, superiority of the Q version remains to be accounted for.

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