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invariable

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in·var·i·a·ble  (n-vâr--bl)
adj.
Not changing or subject to change; constant.

in·vari·a·bili·ty, in·vari·a·ble·ness n.
in·vari·a·bly adv.

invariable
Adjective
unchanging
invariably adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.invariable - a quantity that does not vary
quantity - the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
parameter, parametric quantity - a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
Adj.1.invariable - not liable to or capable of change; "an invariable temperature"; "an invariable rule"; "his invariable courtesy"
consistent - (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable; "testimony consistent with the known facts"; "I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war"- FDR
constant - steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"
variable - liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses"
Translations
Spanish invariable [ɪnˈvɛərɪəbl] adjinvariable
French invariable [ɪnˈvɛərɪəbl] adjinvariable (fig); immanquable
German invariable [ɪnˈvɛərɪəbl] adjunveränderlich
Italian invariable [ɪnˈvɛərɪəbl] adjcostante, invariabile

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According to the invariable usage of the fishery, the whale-boat pushes off from the ship, with the headsman or whale-killer as temporary steersman, and the harpooneer or whale-fastener pulling the foremost oar, the one known as the harpooneer-oar.
It resulted from this invariable line of conduct that, as Conde and Turenne had never been conquerors of each other but under the standard of the king, Raoul, however young, had ten victories inscribed on his list of services, and not one defeat from which his bravery or conscience had to suffer.
The ship the centre, the horizon was the invariable and eternal circle of the world.
 
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