VARIABLE

• (noun) a quantity that can assume any of a set of values

  synonyms : variable quantity

• (noun) a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity

• (noun) something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation

  "the weather is one variable to be considered"

• (noun) a star that varies noticeably in brightness

  synonyms : variable star

• (adj.) liable to or capable of change

  "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable", "variable winds", "variable expenses"

• (adj.) (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied

  "a variable capacitor", "variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights"

• (adj.) marked by diversity or difference

  "the varying angles of roof slope", "nature is infinitely variable"

  synonyms : varying

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