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variable
01
subject to change or variation
Examples
The weather in this region is variable, with frequent shifts between sunshine and rain.
02
showing or characterized by diversity or difference
Examples
The landscape is variable, with forests and plains.
03
(of a device or mechanism) designed so that a property such as voltage, resistance, or intensity can be adjusted
Examples
The lab used a variable resistor for the test.
Variable
01
something that is subject to change and can affect the result of a situation
Examples
In the experiment, temperature was a variable that could influence the outcome.
02
(mathematics) a quantity that is capable of assuming different values in a calculation
Examples
In algebra, variables such as x, y, and z represent quantities that can vary or change in value.
03
a symbol, such as x or y, used in equations or logical expressions to represent a changing quantity or value
Examples
Solve for the variable x in this equation.
04
a star whose brightness changes over time
Examples
The telescope detected several new variable stars.
Lexical Tree
variability
variableness
variably
variable
vary
