variable

🇺🇸 /ˈveriəbl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈveəriəbl/
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noun
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something that can change or be changed

In the experiment, we tested how the variable of light affects plant growth.

adjective
C1

likely to change often

The weather is variable this time of year, so pack for all conditions.

C1

able to be adjusted

This lamp has variable brightness settings to suit different needs.

translation

n. something that can change or be changed
adj. likely to change often; able to be adjusted

Word Forms

Plural variables