noun
- the quality or state of remaining unchanged or constant
- a property of a mathematical equation, physical law, or system that remains the same under certain transformations
Usage: mathematics; physics
Examples
- The invariance of physical laws across different reference frames is a fundamental principle of relativity.
- Scientists study the invariance of certain properties under various experimental conditions.
- The mathematical proof demonstrated the invariance of the equation under rotation.
- Cultural invariance suggests that some human behaviors remain constant across societies.
- The invariance of the speed of light is crucial to Einstein’s theory.
- Researchers examined the invariance of test scores across different demographic groups.
- The principle of invariance helps physicists understand conservation laws.