variable

//ˈvɛəriəbl//
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Adjective

more variableComparative
most variableSuperlative
1

likely to change or vary; not consistent or stable

The weather in spring is very variable.

2

able to be changed or adapted

The schedule is variable and can be adjusted to meet your needs.

Noun

variableSingular
variablesPlural
1

a quantity or factor that can change or take different values

Temperature is an important variable in this experiment.

2

in mathematics and computing, a symbol or name that represents a value that can change

In the equation y = 2x + 3, both x and y are variables.

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