as in unchanging
not varying
an invariant value
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of invariant
Here, the forward invariant set can be loosely interpreted as the region of attraction for the discrete-time dynamics.
—
Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
Each will have a topological invariant, certain topological information associated to it.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
Finally, some of the genes which explain differences between populations are invariant within a population.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2011
But, as physicist Carlo Rovelli, author of The Order of Timepoints out, the elementary laws of nature, which include classical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum theory, general relativity, and the standard model, are all invariant under the reversal of time.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 3 Nov. 2021
See all Example Sentences for invariant 
Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
Each will have a topological invariant, certain topological information associated to it.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
Finally, some of the genes which explain differences between populations are invariant within a population.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2011
But, as physicist Carlo Rovelli, author of The Order of Timepoints out, the elementary laws of nature, which include classical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum theory, general relativity, and the standard model, are all invariant under the reversal of time.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 3 Nov. 2021
See all Example Sentences for invariant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariant
Adjective
-
Procedurals benefit from an unchanging lead character who tackles a new challenge in each episode.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
-
Similarly, we’re told that this island has been struggling with modernity, experiencing an existential crisis because its age-old traditions and seemingly unchanging ways are being encroached upon by technology and outsiders.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Fed funds futures data reflect a nearly 100% certainty that the central bank will keep rates steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%, according to CME Group data.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
-
The decision to hold rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% could mark the beginning of an extended respite as the Fed assesses the course of inflation and awaits details on Trump’s trade and immigration plans.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
This policy change follows a recent executive order mandating federal recognition of only two sexes, male and female, as unchangeable.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Our rejection of displacement is firm and unchangeable.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
LeBron James and the Lakers made a last-minute uniform change.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
-
The team cleaned, weighed, quantified, measured and studied the beads, which were fairly uniform in size and shape, to understand how and why they were made, García Sanjuán said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to invariant
Thesaurus Entries Near invariant
Cite this Entry
“Invariant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariant. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share