Look up: invariant

1. invariant
   [adj] - (mathematics) unaffected by a designated operation or transformation
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2. invariant
   a) the idealisation of the actual high-field domain in a Gunn diode; b) the mathematical approximation for analytical purposes relating to actual domains that vary in size and velocity during domain transit Category: Electrical engineering and energy
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3. Invariant
   In·va'ri·ant 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.
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4. invariant
   <mathematics> An invariable quantity; specifically, a function of the coefficients of one or more forms, which remains unaltered, when these undergo suitable linear transformations. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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5. invariant
   noun a feature (quantity or property or function) that remains unchanged when a particular transformation is applied to it
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6. Invariant
   • (n.) An invariable quantity; specifically, a function of the coefficients of one or more forms, which remains unaltered, when these undergo suitable linear transformations.
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7. invariant
   (from the article `projective geometry`) With Desargues`s provision of infinitely distant points for parallels, the reality plane and the projective plane are essentially ... ...with respect to which the components of stress are referred, I1, I2, and I3 must be independent of that choice and are therefore called stress ... In a highl...
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8. Invariant
   A constant quantity. In mathematics, a quantity which remains the same under a group of transformations. -- J.K.F.
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9. invariant
   (programming) A rule, such as the ordering of an ordered list or heap, that applies throughout the life of a data structure or procedure. Each change to the data structure must maintain the correctness of the invariant. (1996-03-12)
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10. Invariant
    (mathematics) In mathematics, an `invariant` is a property of a class of mathematical objects that remains unchanged when transformations of a certain type are applied to the objects. The particular class of objects and type of transformations are usually indicated by the context in which the...
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11. Invariant
    (physics) In mathematics and theoretical physics, an `invariant` is a property of a system which remains unchanged under some transformation. Examples: In the current era, the immobility of polaris (the North Star) under the diurnal motion of the David Mermin: It`s About Time - Understandi...
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12. Invariant
    (computer science) In computer science, a predicate is called an `invariant` to a sequence of operations provided that: if the predicate is true before starting the sequence, then it is true at the end of the sequence. Use: Although computer programs are typically mainly specified in terms of...
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