Definition of variable

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Definition of variable

  • a star that varies noticeably in brightness (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. variable star
  • a quantity that can assume any of a set of values (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. variable quantity
  • marked by diversity or difference (adjective)

    Examples

    1. nature is infinitely variable

    Synonyms

    1. varying
  • a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity (noun)
  • liable to or capable of change (adjective)

    Examples

    1. rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable
    2. variable winds
    3. variable expenses
  • something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation (noun)

    Examples

    1. the weather is one variable to be considered
  • (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a variable capacitor
    2. variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights

See definition of variable in Merriam Webster