[Vocabulary] usage of invariable

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Hello,

I would like to know how 'invariable" is incorrect or unnatural in " thank you for your invariable support."

If "invariable" is synonymous with "constant" then how could it be incorrect. Though I know it is incorrect, as an experienced teacher pointed it out, but I want to know how.


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"Invariable" means it never changes. That doesn't work with "support". Our support changes depending on the context of the original post. You could say "Thank you for your constant/regular support".
 

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I think 'your unfailing support/help' is also OK.
 

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Also, "unstinting support".
 

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I suppose you could also use 'inevitable support', although that of course has a different meaning from the other suggestions offered.
 

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"Invariable" is used as a standalone noun in some contexts. I find it less common as an adjective. "Invariably" is commonly used as an adverb in BrE.

He earns £1000 a month but he invariably gives half of it to charity.
 
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