invariable Definition
in·vari·able (in ver′ē 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·var′i·able·ness
in·var′i·ably adverb
invariable Synonyms
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.
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- ‹ invalidism
- ‹ invalidate
- ‹ invalid
- ‹ invaginate
- ‹ invader
- ‹ invade
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