variable
[ vair-ee-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈvɛər i ə bəl /
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adjective
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for variable
variable
/ (ˈvɛərɪəbəl) /
adjective
noun
Derived forms of variable
variability or variableness, nounvariably, adverbWord Origin for variable
C14: from Latin variābilis changeable, from variāre to diversify
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Scientific definitions for variable
variable
[ vâr′ē-ə-bəl ]
A mathematical quantity capable of assuming any of a set of values, such as x in the expression 3x + 2.
A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis. See more at control.
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