variable

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variable is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Antonyms 3 Adjective 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Antonyms 3.3 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈver.i.ə.bl̩/

[change] Noun

Singular variable

Plural variables

1. (countable) A variable is something that may not always be the same.

   In life insurance, sex is an important variable because men generally die younger than women.

[change] Antonyms

• constant

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Positive variable

Comparative more variable

Superlative most variable

1. If something is variable, it changes often.

   The temperature in the area is highly variable.

[change] Synonyms

• changeable
• unstable

[change] Antonyms

• constant
• stable

[change] Related words

• vary
• various
• variability