invariant

[inˈveriənt]

invariant Definition

• 1. never changing or varying
• 2. a quantity that remains unchanged under a particular transformation

Using invariant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "invariant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The laws of physics are invariant under certain transformations.

• Example

  The speed of light is an invariant in relativity.

• Example

  The shape of the object remained invariant despite the change in temperature.

invariant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for invariant

• unchanging
• consistent
• fixed
• immutable
• constant

Antonyms for invariant

• variable
• changing
• mutable

Phrases with invariant

• invariant mass

  a measure of the mass of an object that is independent of the motion of the observer

  Example

  The invariant mass of a particle is a fundamental concept in physics.

• invariant point

  a point in a system that remains fixed or unchanged under a particular transformation

  Example

  The invariant point of the system is the origin of the coordinate system.

• invariant subspace

  a subspace of a vector space that remains unchanged under a linear transformation

  Example

  The eigenvectors of a matrix form an invariant subspace.

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Summary: invariant in Brief

The term 'invariant' [inˈveriənt] refers to something that never changes or varies, such as the laws of physics or the speed of light. It can also refer to a quantity that remains unchanged under a particular transformation. Examples include 'The shape of the object remained invariant despite the change in temperature.' and 'The laws of physics are invariant under certain transformations.'