variable

/ˈværɪəbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A quantity or factor that can change or be modified.

“The variable weather conditions made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.”

2. adjective

Subject to change or capable of being modified.

“The variable interest rates made it hard to predict the market trends.”

3. verb

To make something subject to change or variation.

“The new policy will variable the pricing structure to accommodate different customer segments.”

4. noun

A symbol or expression that stands for a value that can change, especially in a mathematical or computational context.

“The programmer used a variable to store the user’s input and process it accordingly.”

Synonyms

  • changeable
  • dynamic
  • flexible
  • mutable

Antonyms

  • constant
  • stable
  • unchanging