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invariable

|in/var/i/a/ble|

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/ɪnˈvɛriəbl/

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/ɪnˈveəriəbl/

unchanging

Etymology
Etymology Information

'invariable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'invariabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'variabilis' meant 'changeable.'

Historical Evolution

'invariabilis' transformed into the French word 'invariable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invariable' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not changeable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not changing or capable of change; constant.

The speed of light is an invariable constant in physics.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35