US /ˌɪnˈvɛriːənt/
adj noun Freq #208309

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Unaffected by a specified operation, especially by a transformation.

    The fundamental 2-tensor also leads to a new class of invariant linear differential operators that are canonically associated to these geometries; included is a third equation studied by Gallot et al. We apply the results to study the metrisability equation, in the nullity setting described.

  2. 2
    noun

    An invariant quantity, function etc.

    In the present paper this criterion is reformulated in terms of pseudotensorial invariants of the form..

  3. 3
    adj

    unvarying in nature

  4. 4
    adj

    unaffected by a designated operation or transformation

Thesaurus

Synonyms
3 adj · unvarying in nature changeless
Word family
Forms invariants
Derived forms antiinvariantbiinvariantcoinvarianthyperinvariantinvariantisminvariantistinvariantlynoninvariantpeninvariantquasi-invariantsemi-invariantsuperinvariant
Related forms invariancevariantvariegatevariousvary

Etymology

From in- + variant.

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