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Invariant

In-va′ri-ant

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Noun.
(Math.)
An invariable quantity; specifically, a function of the coefficients of one or more forms, which remains unaltered, when these undergo suitable linear transformations.
J. J. Sylvester.

Definition 2024


invariant

invariant

English

Adjective

invariant (comparative more invariant, superlative most invariant)

  1. not varying; constant
  2. (mathematics) Unaffected by a specified operation (especially by a transformation)
  3. (computing, programming) Neither covariant nor contravariant.

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Noun

invariant (plural invariants)

  1. An invariant quantity, function etc.

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Czech

Noun

invariant m

  1. (mathematics, informatics) invariant

French

Adjective

invariant m (feminine singular invariante, masculine plural invariants, feminine plural invariantes)

  1. invariable

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Noun

invariant m (plural invariants)

  1. (physics, mathematics) invariable

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