invariable
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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
