variable
gb/vˈɛɹiəbəl/ us/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
B1
Английский
~ 2500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
something that can change
Something that can change or be different at different times.
Модель употребления:
[something] is a variable
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'variety'; 'variable' refers to something that can change, while 'variety' means a range of different things.
Синонимы
factor (A broader term for something that influences an outcome, not limited to measurable quantities.)
Антонимы
constant (Something that does not change in value or state.)
Коллокации
independent variable
|dependent variable
|control variable
|climate variables
|economic variables
Темы
science
|mathematics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is variable
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'variable' with 'varied'; 'variable' means it changes over time, while 'varied' means having different types or kinds.
Синонимы
changeable (Commonly used in everyday contexts for things like moods or weather.)
Антонимы
stable (Remains steady and does not change over time.)
Коллокации
variable weather
|variable speed
|variable quality
|highly variable
Темы
daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The weather is variable today.
- My work hours are variable each week.
- The price is variable in different stores.
Существительное
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variable' with 'array'; an array stores multiple values, while a variable usually stores one value at a time.
Синонимы
identifier (A more general programming term for a name given to a program element, not only variables.)
Антонимы
constant (In programming, a value that cannot change after it is set.)
Коллокации
declare a variable
|assign value to a variable
|global variable
|local variable
Темы
technology
|computing
|education
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
variable
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
US/vˈɛɹiəbəl/
Слоги и ударение
vari - able (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: variable
Noun
- Base: variable
- Plural: variables
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- In this experiment, temperature is the independent variable.
- The independent variable affects the dependent variable.