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invariable

Invariable, a.

Etymology: [Pref. in- not + variable: cf. F. invariable.]

Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable; always uniform. Physical laws which are invariable. I. Taylor. -- In*va"ri*a*ble*ness, n. -- In*va"ri*a*bly, adv.

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Invariable, n. (Math.)

An invariable quantity; a constant.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for invariable; he lists it under continual, permanent.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.