variable
gb/vˈɛɹiəbəl/ us/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
B1
영어
~ 2500
의미
의미 0개
명사
B1
entity
1
something that can change
Something that can change or be different at different times.
사용 패턴：
[something] is a variable
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'variety'; 'variable' refers to something that can change, while 'variety' means a range of different things.
유의어
factor (A broader term for something that influences an outcome, not limited to measurable quantities.)
반의어
constant (Something that does not change in value or state.)
연어
independent variable
|dependent variable
|control variable
|climate variables
|economic variables
주제
science
|mathematics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[something] is variable
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'variable' with 'varied'; 'variable' means it changes over time, while 'varied' means having different types or kinds.
유의어
changeable (Commonly used in everyday contexts for things like moods or weather.)
반의어
stable (Remains steady and does not change over time.)
연어
variable weather
|variable speed
|variable quality
|highly variable
주제
daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- The weather is variable today.
- My work hours are variable each week.
- The price is variable in different stores.
명사
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'array'; an array stores multiple values, while a variable usually stores one value at a time.
유의어
identifier (A more general programming term for a name given to a program element, not only variables.)
반의어
constant (In programming, a value that cannot change after it is set.)
연어
declare a variable
|assign value to a variable
|global variable
|local variable
주제
technology
|computing
|education
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
문법
기본형
variable
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
US/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
음절 및 강세
vari - able （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: variable
Noun
- Base: variable
- Plural: variables
관련 단어
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
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- In this experiment, temperature is the independent variable.
- The independent variable affects the dependent variable.