Definition of Variable

1. Noun. Something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation. "The weather is one variable to be considered"

Generic synonyms: Thing

2. Adjective. Liable to or capable of change. "Variable expenses"

3. Noun. A quantity that can assume any of a set of values.

4. Adjective. Marked by diversity or difference. "Nature is infinitely variable"
Exact synonyms: Varying
Similar to: Varied
Derivative terms: Variability, Variableness, Vary, Vary, Vary

5. Noun. A star that varies noticeably in brightness.
Exact synonyms: Variable Star
Specialized synonyms: North Star, Polar Star, Polaris, Pole Star, Polestar
Generic synonyms: Star

6. Adjective. (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied. "Variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights"
Similar to: Adaptable
Derivative terms: Variability, Variableness

7. Noun. A symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity.
Generic synonyms: Symbol
Specialized synonyms: Placeholder, Unknown, Unknown Quantity

Definition of Variable

1. a. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.

2. n. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change.

3. a. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.

4. n. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change.

Definition of Variable

1. something that varies [n -S]

Medical Definition of Variable

1. One of a battery of antigenicdeterminants expressed by a microorganismto elude immune detection. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Variable

varecs
vares
Varese
vareuse
vareuses
Vargas
Vargas Llosa
vargueno
varguenos
vari
varia
variabilities
variability
variability
variable (current term)
variable (current term)
variable-pitch propeller
variableness
variablenesses
variables
variable antigen
variable deceleration
variable gene
variable quantity
variable region
variable resistor
variable star
variable surface glycoprotein
variably
variance

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