variable (redirected from discontinuous variable)

var·i·a·ble  (vâr--bl, vr-)

adj.

1.

a. Likely to change or vary; subject to variation; changeable.

b. Inconstant; fickle.

2. Biology Tending to deviate, as from a normal or recognized type; aberrant.

3. Mathematics Having no fixed quantitative value.

n.

1. Something that varies or is prone to variation.

2. Astronomy A variable star.

3. Mathematics

a. A quantity capable of assuming any of a set of values.

b. A symbol representing such a quantity. For example, in the expression a² + b² = c², a, b, and c are variables.

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vari·a·ble·ness n.

vari·a·bly adv.

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variable

Adjective

1. likely to change at any time: variable weather

2. Maths having a range of possible values

Noun

1. something that is subject to variation

2. Maths an expression that can be assigned any of a set of values [Latin variare to diversify]

variability n
variably adv

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variable  (vâr--bl)

1. A mathematical quantity capable of assuming any of a set of values, such as x in the expression 3x + 2.

2. A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis. See more at control.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	variable - something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation; "the weather is one variable to be considered" thing - a separate and self-contained entity
	2.	variable - a quantity that can assume any of a set of values variable quantity quantity - the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable argument - a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable experimental variable, independent variable - (statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables correlate, correlative - either of two or more related or complementary variables degree of freedom - (statistics) an unrestricted variable in a frequency distribution dependent variable - (statistics) a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value depends on the independent variable; "if f(x)=y, y is the dependent variable" predictor variable - a variable that can be used to predict the value of another variable (as in statistical regression) infinitesimal - (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit chance variable, random variable, stochastic variable, variate, variant - a variable quantity that is random scalar - a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components tensor - a generalization of the concept of a vector vector - a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
	3.	variable - a star that varies noticeably in brightness variable star star - (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
	4.	variable - a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance placeholder - a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set unknown quantity, unknown - a variable whose values are solutions of an equation
Adj.	1.	variable - liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses" inconsistent - displaying a lack of consistency; "inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time"; "inconsistent with the roadmap" inconstant - likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable; "inconstant affections"; "an inconstant lover"; "swear not by...the inconstant moon"- Shakespeare invariable - not liable to or capable of change; "an invariable temperature"; "an invariable rule"; "his invariable courtesy"
	2.	variable - marked by diversity or difference; "the varying angles of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely variable" varying varied - characterized by variety; "immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions"; "his work is interesting and varied"
	3.	variable - (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied; "a variable capacitor"; "variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights" adaptable - capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use; "to succeed one must be adaptable"; "the frame was adaptable to cloth bolts of different widths"

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variable

adjective changeable, unstable, fluctuating, shifting, flexible, wavering, uneven, fickle, temperamental, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, protean, vacillating, fitful, mutable, inconstant, chameleonic << OPPOSITE constant

Translations

variable [ˈvɛərɪəbl] adj → variable

n → variable f

variable [ˈvɛərɪəbl] adj → variable; [mood] → changeant(e)

n → variable f

variable [ˈvɛərɪəbl] adj (likely to change) (mood, quality, weather) → veränderlich, wechselhaft;

(able to be changed) (temperature, height, speed) → variabel

n → veränderlicher Faktor m;

(Math) → Variable f

variable [ˈvɛərɪəbl] adj → variabile; [mood] → mutevole

n → fattore m variabile; variabile f

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variable, variation vary