invariable — Never changing or varying; remaining constant and consistent in all circumstances. Something that stays the same regardless of external conditions.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Never changing or varying; remaining constant and consistent in all circumstances. Something that stays the same regardless of external conditions.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɛriəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's invariable response to any problem is 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?'
- The professor's invariable uniform of brown sweater and black pants made him instantly recognizable.
- His invariable punctuality means the meeting always starts exactly at 9 AM, even if he's the only one there.
invariable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈvɛriəbəl/]
Never changing or varying; remaining constant and consistent in all circumstances. Something that stays the same regardless of external conditions.
Never changing or varying; remaining constant and consistent in all circumstances. Something that stays the same regardless of external conditions.
Through terrible storms, his invariable light remains charitable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin invariabilis, combining 'in-' meaning 'not' with 'variabilis' meaning 'changeable.' The word literally means 'not able to vary or change.'
Breakdown
in- (not) + vari- (change/vary) + -able (capable of) + -is (adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's invariable response to any problem is 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?'”
“The professor's invariable uniform of brown sweater and black pants made him instantly recognizable.”
“His invariable punctuality means the meeting always starts exactly at 9 AM, even if he's the only one there.”
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