invariant

adjective

in·​vari·​ant (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ənt 

: constant, unchanging

specifically : unchanged by specified mathematical or physical operations or transformations

invariant factor

invariant noun

Synonyms

• even
• steady
• unchanging
• undeviating
• uniform
• unvarying
• unwavering

Examples of invariant in a Sentence

an invariant value

Recent Examples on the Web

This is because of its host-mimetic feature that copies the invariant attachment site common to all of these viruses, the S-PG. —Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024

The point is that warfare, although extremely important in some social contexts (such as when building up states and empires), is not invariant. —Michael Mann, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2012

And the position of words within this vector space is largely invariant across different languages. —The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2024

Here, the forward invariant set can be loosely interpreted as the region of attraction for the discrete-time dynamics. —Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing invariant

• invariant be

Kids Definition

invariant

adjective

in·​vari·​ant (ˈ)in-ˈver-ē-ənt 

-ˈvar-

: not changing or altering

invariant noun