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invariant

in·var·i·ant [ in vérree ənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. 
Same as  invariable


2. mathematics unchanging: describes a quantity or set of quantities that is not changed by a designated mathematical operation such as the transformation of coordinates



noun  (plural in·var·i·ants)
Definition:
 
mathematics unchanging relationship: a relationship that is not changed by a designated mathematical operation such as the transformation of coordinates


in·var·i·ance noun
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