variable
gb/vˈɛɹiəbəl/ us/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
something that can change
Something that can change or be different at different times.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is a variable
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'variety'; 'variable' refers to something that can change, while 'variety' means a range of different things.
Συνώνυμα
factor (A broader term for something that influences an outcome, not limited to measurable quantities.)
Αντώνυμα
constant (Something that does not change in value or state.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
independent variable
|dependent variable
|control variable
|climate variables
|economic variables
Θέματα
science
|mathematics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Temperature is a key variable in the experiment.
- There are many variables that affect the price of oil.
- In this equation, x is the variable.
- The outcome depends on several economic variables.
- Weather is an unpredictable variable in outdoor events.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The price of food is a variable.
- Time is an important variable in the test.
- In math, x is a variable.
- Weather is a variable for the trip.
adjective
B1
property
2
likely to change
Not always the same; can change often or easily.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is variable
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'variable' with 'varied'; 'variable' means it changes over time, while 'varied' means having different types or kinds.
Συνώνυμα
changeable (Commonly used in everyday contexts for things like moods or weather.)
Αντώνυμα
stable (Remains steady and does not change over time.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
variable weather
|variable speed
|variable quality
|highly variable
Θέματα
daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The weather here is highly variable in spring.
- Her mood is quite variable lately.
- The quality of the service has been variable.
- This region experiences variable rainfall.
- The patient's condition is still variable.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The weather is variable today.
- My work hours are variable each week.
- The price is variable in different stores.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
entity
3
named data storage in programming
A name in computer code that holds a value that can change when the program runs.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'array'; an array stores multiple values, while a variable usually stores one value at a time.
Συνώνυμα
identifier (A more general programming term for a name given to a program element, not only variables.)
Αντώνυμα
constant (In programming, a value that cannot change after it is set.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
declare a variable
|assign value to a variable
|global variable
|local variable
Θέματα
technology
|computing
|education
Παραδείγματα
- You need to declare the variable before using it.
- This function modifies the value of the variable.
- Variables store data for use in programs.
- A global variable can be accessed from any part of the code.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I made a variable for the user's name.
- The program changes the variable when you click the button.
- We use variables to store numbers.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
variable
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
US/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
vari - able (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: variable
Noun
- Base: variable
- Plural: variables
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- In this experiment, temperature is the independent variable.
- The independent variable affects the dependent variable.