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• variable — ► ADJECTIVE 1) not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to vary. 2) able to be changed or adapted. 3) Mathematics (of a quantity) able to assume different numerical values. ► NOUN 1) a variable element, feature, or quantity. 2) Astronomy… …   English terms dictionary

• Variable — Va ri*a*ble, a. [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable.] [1913 Webster] 1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity. [1913 Webster] 2. Liable to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Variable exhaust — Variable Va ri*a*ble, a. [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable.] [1913 Webster] 1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Variable quantity — Variable Va ri*a*ble, a. [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable.] [1913 Webster] 1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Variable stars — Variable Va ri*a*ble, a. [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable.] [1913 Webster] 1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• variable — adjective 1》 not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to vary.     ↘Mathematics (of a quantity) able to assume different numerical values.     ↘Botany & Zoology (of a species) liable to deviate from the typical colour or form, or to occur …   English new terms dictionary

• variable — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin variabilis, from variare to vary Date: 14th century 1. a. able or apt to vary ; subject to variation or changes < variable winds > < variable costs > b. fickle …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• variable */*/ — I UK [ˈveərɪəb(ə)l] / US [ˈverɪəb(ə)l] noun [countable] Word forms variable : singular variable plural variables a) something that can change and affect the result of a situation All these variables can affect a student s performance. b) maths a… …   English dictionary

• variable — var|i|a|ble1 [ veriəbl ] noun count ** something that can change and affect the result of a situation: All these variables can affect a student s performance. a. TECHNICAL in mathematics, a letter representing a number that can change depending… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• variable — adj. & n. adj. 1 a that can be varied or adapted (a rod of variable length; the pressure is variable). b (of a gear) designed to give varying speeds. 2 apt to vary; not constant; unsteady (a variable mood; variable fortunes). 3 Math. (of a… …   Useful english dictionary

• variable — /ˈvɛəriəbəl / (say vairreeuhbuhl) adjective 1. apt or liable to vary or change; changeable. 2. capable of being varied or changed; alterable. 3. inconsistent or fickle, as a person. 4. Biology deviating from the usual type, as a species or a… …