invariant (ɪnˈvɛərɪənt) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | maths an entity, quantity, etc, that is unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinates: a point in space, rather than its coordinates, is an invariant |
| —adj | |
| 2. | maths (of a relationship or a property of a function, configuration, or equation) unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinates |
| 3. | a rare word for invariable |
| in'variance | |
| —n | |
| in'variancy | |
| —n | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |