different between invariably vs unalterably

English

Etymology

invariable +? -ly

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /?n?v??.i.?.bli/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?n?v??.?i.?.bli/
• Hyphenation: in?va?ri?ably

Adverb

invariably (comparative more invariably, superlative most invariably)

1. Every time; always, without change.

   • “A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron; […]. ¶ Near her wandered her husband, orientally bland, invariably affable, and from time to time squinting sideways, as usual, in the ever-renewed expectation that he might catch a glimpse of his stiff, retroussé moustache.

Synonyms

• invariously, uniformly; See also Thesaurus:uniformly

Translations

English

Etymology

unalterable +? -ly

Adverb

unalterably (comparative more unalterably, superlative most unalterably)

1. In an unalterable manner; in a manner that makes it impossible to be altered.

   First experiences are always the most memorable because they fix themselves in the mind unalterably and most powerfully.

   • 1870, William Jones (transl.), Sacontalá; or, The Fatal Ring, Act III, page 59

     Sac. From that instant my affection was unalterably fixed on him—and thence I am reduced to my present langour.

Synonyms

• immutably, unchangeably; See also Thesaurus:uniformly