Lexic.us

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"

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"

5. Noun. A star that varies noticeably in brightness.

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"

7. Noun. A symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable 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

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varia variabilities variability variability variable (current term) variable (current term) variable-pitch propeller variableness variablenesses variables

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