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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.
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

Through terrible storms, his invariable light remains charitable!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈvɛriəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootvari
Suffix--able

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

😄 Fun example

“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.”

😄 Fun example

“His invariable punctuality means the meeting always starts exactly at 9 AM, even if he's the only one there.”

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