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Word: Variable
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin variabilis, from variare (see vary)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvɛːrɪəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change
Short Definition:not consistent or having fixed pattern
Examples:- the quality of hospital food is highly variable
- awards can be for variable amounts
Definition:
able to be changed or adapted
Short Definition:able to be changed or adapted
Examples:- the drill has variable speed
Word: Variable
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvɛːrɪəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change
Short Definition:element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change
Examples:- there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions
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