variable (Meaning)
variable (n)
something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
a star that varies noticeably in brightness
a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
variable (a)
liable to or capable of change
variable (s)
marked by diversity or difference
(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied
variable (a.)
Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.
Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable.
variable (n.)
That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change.
A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, x and y are variables.
A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.
Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of variable
variable Sentence Examples
- The variable in this equation represents the unknown quantity.
- The independent variable is manipulated to study its effect on the dependent variable.
- The variable "temperature" in the experiment can be controlled by a thermostat.
- The outcome of the experiment is dependent on the variable being tested.
- The scientist conducted multiple experiments to eliminate any confounding variables.
- The researcher used a statistical test to determine the significance of the variable's impact.
- The company's profit margin is affected by a variety of variables, including sales and expenses.
- The variable "gender" was not found to have a significant effect on the results.
- The software program allows users to customize certain variables to suit their preferences.
- The variable "time" is a factor that influences the growth rate of plants.
FAQs About the word variable
something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation, a quantity that can assume any of a set of values, a star that varies noticeably in br
adaptable, flexible,adjustable,changing, versatile, malleable, fluid, varying, changeable, alterable
unalterable, inflexible, unalterable, inflexible, set, fixed, established,fixed, invariable, constant
The variable in this equation represents the unknown quantity.
The independent variable is manipulated to study its effect on the dependent variable.
The variable "temperature" in the experiment can be controlled by a thermostat.
The outcome of the experiment is dependent on the variable being tested.
