adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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.”

adv

Always; without exception.

"He invariably orders the same dish every time we eat out."

"The meeting invariably runs over time."

How to use invariably

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slightly formal way of saying "always" or "every single time."

Common pairings

invariably late invariably the case

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From invariable + -ly.

always constantly

never always forever constantly regardless continuously continually constancy

notably probably arguably amicably suitably reliably admirably favorably miserably inexorably reasonably remarkably

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.

never always forever constantly regardless continuously continually constancy