variable

CEFRB2

[ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩]

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Likely to change or vary in amount or condition.

  2. 02

    noun

    A quantity or factor that can change in a calculation.

Examples

  • A song says a girl's mind is variable.

  • There are several variables to consider here.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈveː.ɹi.ə.bl̩]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Likely to vary.

  2. Marked by diversity or difference.

  3. Able to vary or be varied.

More examples

In context

  • variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity; a variable resistor

  • His opinions are variable.

  • Lest that thy love prove likewise variable.

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed into Middle English in the 14th century from Old French variable, from Latin variare (“to change”), from varius (“different, various”). Equates to English vary + -able.