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invariable

[/ɪnˈvɛəriəbəl/]
adjective
invariável
1. not changing or varying; constant and consistent
His invariable routine includes a morning jog.
Sua rotina invariável inclui uma corrida matinal.
2. always the same; uniform in all cases or instances
The laws of physics are invariable across the universe.
As leis da física são invariáveis em todo o universo.
3. in linguistics, not changing form according to grammatical function
In English, 'sheep' is an invariable noun that has the same form in singular and plural.
Em inglês, 'sheep' é um nome invariável que tem a mesma forma no singular e plural.
Synonyms
constantunchangingfixedunvaryingimmutableconsistentuniform
Antonyms
variablechangeableinconsistentfluctuatinginconstant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
invariável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
invariável
Standard usage
Portugal
invariável
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

invariable rule
invariable principle
invariable pattern
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