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·var i·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
| Noun | 1. | 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 [ɪnˈvɛərɪənt] adj (Math) → invariante f
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