variable
gb/vˈɛɹiəbəl/ us/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
B1
Engleză
~ 2500
változó, változékony
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
változó
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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
Colocații
independent variable
|dependent variable
|control variable
|climate variables
|economic variables
Sinonime
factor (A broader term for something that influences an outcome, not limited to measurable quantities.)
Antonime
constant (Something that does not change in value or state.)
Teme
science
|mathematics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'variable' with 'varied'; 'variable' means it changes over time, while 'varied' means having different types or kinds.
Sens
likely to change
Colocații
variable weather
|variable speed
|variable quality
|highly variable
Sinonime
changeable (Commonly used in everyday contexts for things like moods or weather.)
Antonime
stable (Remains steady and does not change over time.)
Teme
daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Not always the same; can change often or easily.
Not consistent or having the possibility to change; subject to variation.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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
Colocații
declare a variable
|assign value to a variable
|global variable
|local variable
Sinonime
identifier (A more general programming term for a name given to a program element, not only variables.)
Antonime
constant (In programming, a value that cannot change after it is set.)
Teme
technology
|computing
|education
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
variable
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
US/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
Silabe și accent
vari - able (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: variable
Noun
- Base: variable
- Plural: variables
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- In this experiment, temperature is the independent variable.
- The independent variable affects the dependent variable.