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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


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p] into its symmetric and skew symmetric parts is unique, one can use results given for the scalar isotropic invariants of two symmetric tensors [[U.
Reflecting his main interests, they cover variational principles on jet bundles, natural bundles and differential invariants, and differential equations and geometrical structures.
Its formal description is given below along with its Invariants which are not explained here because it is a repetition as given above in the schema Isomorphism.
 
 
 
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