invariably

UK/ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bli/US/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/

adverbB2+Occasional — familiar, but not everyday · #8,793 of 15,258leans written

Invariably means every single time, without exception. Invariably late, invariably ends the same way, invariably true.

It is an absolute claim and is nearly always an exaggeration in speech, which is part of its charm. Used strictly it means without variation, and mathematics and science reserve it for that.

Definitions of invariably

1adverbinvariablyEvery single time, without exception.B2+
“Whenever we plan a picnic, it invariably rains.”

invariably is a manner.

Also accepted in games: always

Where it comes from

From invariable + -ly.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA

Practise this word

invariably in the wild

The maiden flight of a new type is almost invariably flown by a highly experienced test pilot.
Maiden flight
Designs invariably contain an elastic edging to keep them in place.
Shower cap
The Dpon-Chen was invariably a Tibetan nominated by the ruling Sakya Lama and approved by the reigning emperor.
Dpon-chen
Chinese flaky pastry is a form of flaky pastry used in traditional Chinese pastries that are invariably called subing (soubeng in Cantonese).
Chinese flaky pastry
Besides, you always represented me to be a man of fortune." "I have invariably done so," groaned Sharpus.
Under the Red Dragon: A Novel· James Grant

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