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invariablyalways; without exception or variation

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: always; without exception or variation

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈveriəbli/

Example Sentences

  • My cat invariably knocks over my coffee mug whenever I'm working from home.
  • Politicians invariably promise lower taxes during election campaigns.
  • He invariably forgets his wife's birthday, despite setting multiple reminders.

invariably

ADVERB

[/ɪnˈveriəbli/]

always; without exception or variation

Every morning at 7 sharp, grandpa invariably waters his tomato plants.
💡 Concept

Every morning at 7 sharp, grandpa invariably waters his tomato plants.

Results invariably prove what's arguably considerably true!
🎵 Rhyme

Results invariably prove what's arguably considerably true!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈveriəbli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈveəriəbli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootvari
Suffix--ably

Origin

From Latin 'invariabilis', derived from 'in-' (not) + 'variabilis' (changeable), which comes from 'variare' (to vary). The word entered English in the 17th century through French.

Breakdown

in- (not) + vari- (change) + -able (capable of) + -ly (adverb) = invariably

🎵Rhyme

arguablycomparablyconsiderably
arguably
comparably
considerably

🔗Collocations

invariably late
invariably leads to
invariably happens
invariably true
invariably followed by

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat invariably knocks over my coffee mug whenever I'm working from home.

Politicians invariably promise lower taxes during election campaigns.

😄 Fun example

He invariably forgets his wife's birthday, despite setting multiple reminders.

Success in language learning invariably requires consistent practice.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

alwaysconsistentlywithout exceptionunfailinglyconstantly

Antonyms

sometimesoccasionallyrarely

Related

variableconstantconsistentunchangingperpetual

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