variable
gb/vˈɛɹiəbəl/ us/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
B1
English
~ 2500
változó, változékony
NOUN
B1
1
változó
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is a variable
Temperature is a key variable in the experiment.
A hőmérséklet kulcsfontosságú változó a kísérletben.
There are many variables that affect the price of oil.
Számos változó befolyásolja az olaj árát.
In this equation, x is the variable.
The outcome depends on several economic variables.
Weather is an unpredictable variable in outdoor events.
Learner examples
The price of food is a variable.
Az élelmiszerek ára egy változó.
Time is an important variable in the test.
Az idő fontos változó a tesztben.
In math, x is a variable.
Weather is a variable for the trip.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'variety'; 'variable' refers to something that can change, while 'variety' means a range of different things.
Meaning
something that can change
Collocations
independent variable
|dependent variable
|control variable
|climate variables
|economic variables
Synonyms
factor (A broader term for something that influences an outcome, not limited to measurable quantities.)
Antonyms
constant (Something that does not change in value or state.)
Themes
science
|mathematics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that can change or be different at different times.
A quantity, factor, or condition that can change or vary in value or state.
B1
2
változó
B1
változékony
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is variable
The weather here is highly variable in spring.
Tavasszal itt nagyon változékony az időjárás.
Her mood is quite variable lately.
Mostanában eléggé változékony a hangulata.
The quality of the service has been variable.
This region experiences variable rainfall.
The patient's condition is still variable.
Learner examples
The weather is variable today.
Ma változékony az időjárás.
My work hours are variable each week.
A munkaidőm hétről hétre változik.
The price is variable in different stores.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'variable' with 'varied'; 'variable' means it changes over time, while 'varied' means having different types or kinds.
Meaning
likely to change
Collocations
variable weather
|variable speed
|variable quality
|highly variable
Synonyms
changeable (Commonly used in everyday contexts for things like moods or weather.)
Antonyms
stable (Remains steady and does not change over time.)
Themes
daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not always the same; can change often or easily.
Not consistent or having the possibility to change; subject to variation.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
változó
B2
You need to declare the variable before using it.
Használat előtt deklarálnod kell a változót.
This function modifies the value of the variable.
Ez a függvény módosítja a változó értékét.
Variables store data for use in programs.
A global variable can be accessed from any part of the code.
Learner examples
I made a variable for the user's name.
Létrehoztam egy változót a felhasználó nevének tárolására.
The program changes the variable when you click the button.
A program módosítja a változó értékét, amikor rákattintasz a gombra.
We use variables to store numbers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'array'; an array stores multiple values, while a variable usually stores one value at a time.
Meaning
named data storage in programming
Collocations
declare a variable
|assign value to a variable
|global variable
|local variable
Synonyms
identifier (A more general programming term for a name given to a program element, not only variables.)
Antonyms
constant (In programming, a value that cannot change after it is set.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|education
Definition
A name in computer code that holds a value that can change when the program runs.
A named element in programming that stores data which can be changed during execution.
Grammar
Dictionary form
variable
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
US/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
Syllables & stress
vari - able (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: variable
Noun
- Base: variable
- Plural: variables
Word family
Forms
variables
noun
Related words
variously
adverb
variant
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
invariable
adjective C1
invariably
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
variability
noun B2
variance
noun B2
Expressions
control variable
1/kəntɹˈoʊl vˈɛɹiəbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
factor kept constant in experiment
A thing you keep the same in an experiment so it does not affect the results.
Examples
- Light was used as a control variable in this test.
- We kept humidity as a control variable.
dependent variable
1/dɪpˈɛndənt vˈɛɹiəbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
factor measured in experiment
The thing you measure in an experiment to see how it changes.
Examples
- Growth rate is the dependent variable in this study.
- We recorded the dependent variable after each trial.
highly variable
1/hˈaɪli vˈɛɹiəbəl/
fixed phrase
changing a lot or often
Changes very often or very much.
Examples
- Rainfall here is highly variable year to year.
- Her energy levels are highly variable.
independent variable
1/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt vˈɛɹiəbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
factor changed to test effect
The thing you change in an experiment to see what happens.
Examples
- In this experiment, temperature is the independent variable.
- The independent variable affects the dependent variable.