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invariant
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in·var·i·ant  (n-vâr-nt)
adj.
1. Not varying; constant.
2. Mathematics Unaffected by a designated operation, as a transformation of coordinates.
n.
An invariant quantity, function, configuration, or system.

in·vari·ance n.

invariant [ɪnˈvɛərɪənt]
n
(Mathematics) Maths an entity, quantity, etc., that is unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinates a point in space, rather than its coordinates, is an invariant
adj
1. (Mathematics) Maths (of a relationship or a property of a function, configuration, or equation) unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinates
2. a rare word for invariable
invariance , invariancy n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.invariant - a feature (quantity or property or function) that remains unchanged when a particular transformation is applied to it
characteristic, feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Adj.1.invariant - unaffected by a designated operation or transformation
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
invariable - not liable to or capable of change; "an invariable temperature"; "an invariable rule"; "his invariable courtesy"
2.invariant - unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "principles of unvarying validity"
invariable - not liable to or capable of change; "an invariable temperature"; "an invariable rule"; "his invariable courtesy"
Translations
invariant
adj (also Math) → unveränderlich
n (Math) → Konstante f
invariant [ɪnˈvɛərɪənt] adj (Math) → invariante f
invariant [ɪnˈvɛərɪənt] adj (Math) → invariante f


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