variable
gb/vˈɛɹiəbəl/ us/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
B1
Anglais
~ 2500
változó, változékony
NOM
B1
1
változó
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'variety'; 'variable' refers to something that can change, while 'variety' means a range of different things.
Sens
something that can change
Collocations
independent variable
|dependent variable
|control variable
|climate variables
|economic variables
Synonymes
factor (A broader term for something that influences an outcome, not limited to measurable quantities.)
Antonymes
constant (Something that does not change in value or state.)
Thèmes
science
|mathematics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'variable' with 'varied'; 'variable' means it changes over time, while 'varied' means having different types or kinds.
Sens
likely to change
Collocations
variable weather
|variable speed
|variable quality
|highly variable
Synonymes
changeable (Commonly used in everyday contexts for things like moods or weather.)
Antonymes
stable (Remains steady and does not change over time.)
Thèmes
daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Not always the same; can change often or easily.
Not consistent or having the possibility to change; subject to variation.
NOM
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'array'; an array stores multiple values, while a variable usually stores one value at a time.
Sens
named data storage in programming
Collocations
declare a variable
|assign value to a variable
|global variable
|local variable
Synonymes
identifier (A more general programming term for a name given to a program element, not only variables.)
Antonymes
constant (In programming, a value that cannot change after it is set.)
Thèmes
technology
|computing
|education
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
variable
API
GB/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
US/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
vari - able (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: variable
Noun
- Base: variable
- Plural: variables
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- In this experiment, temperature is the independent variable.
- The independent variable affects the dependent variable.