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variable

1 of 2adjective
/ˈvɛriəbəl/
Forms:more variable,most variable
1

subject to change or variation

  • The weather in this region is variable, with frequent shifts between sunshine and rain.
  • The success of the project was influenced by various variable factors, such as market conditions and consumer preferences.
  • His mood was variable throughout the day, ranging from excitement to frustration.
  • The quality of the product was variable, with some batches being superior to others.
  • The teacher adjusted her teaching methods to accommodate the variable learning styles of her students.
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showing or characterized by diversity or difference

  • The landscape is variable, with forests and plains.
  • Variable textures made the artwork dynamic.
  • He has variable interests across several fields.
  • The results were variable in color and tone.
  • The variable design appealed to different tastes.
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(of a device or mechanism) designed so that a property such as voltage, resistance, or intensity can be adjusted

  • The lab used a variable resistor for the test.
  • She installed a variable light switch.
  • The variable capacitor allows frequency tuning.
  • The system uses a variable-speed motor.
  • A variable lens adjusts the focus automatically.