invariably
ihn-VEH-uh-ree-uh-blee
Invariably (adv) means Always; without exception. Example: “He invariably orders the same dish every time we eat out.”
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Always; without exception.
"In common with most Swiss Railways the standard of equipment and of operating efficiency is high, and stations and trains are invariably clean and well maintained."
— H. P. White, The Furka-Oberalp Railway (1950)
"As a consequence of the previous rules, each of the sixty-four squares is invariably indicated by a unique combination of a letter and a number."
— “2023 Laws of Chess”, 2023 Laws of Chess (2022)
"He invariably orders the same dish every time we eat out."
"The meeting invariably runs over time."
"He is invariably late for meetings."
How to use invariably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slightly formal way of saying "always" or "every single time."
Common pairings
invariably late
invariably the case
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Etymology
From invariable + -ly.
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Rhymes for invariably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
remarkably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “invariably” mean?
The word “invariably” means always; without exception. In plain terms, a slightly formal way of saying "always" or "every single time.".
How do you pronounce “invariably”?
“Invariably” is pronounced ihn-VEH-uh-ree-uh-blee (/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/ in IPA).
How do you use “invariably” in a sentence?
Here is “invariably” used in a sentence: “He invariably orders the same dish every time we eat out.”
What part of speech is “invariably”?
“Invariably” is an adverb.
Is “invariably” a common word?
“Invariably” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
