variable

Describes something that is likely to change or vary; not constant or fixed.

ruОписывает то, что может меняться или варьироваться; непостоянный или нефиксированный.esQue puede cambiar o variar; no constante ni fijo. También se refiere a algo que presenta diferentes formas, valores o estados.frDécrit ce qui peut changer ou varier ; qui n'est pas constant ni fixe, ou qui est susceptible de fluctuer.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich ändern oder schwanken kann; nicht konstant oder nicht festgelegt.ptDiz-se daquilo que pode mudar, variar ou assumir valores diferentes; que não é constante nem fixo.zh指可以变化或变动的；不固定、不恒定的。arصفة تصف ما يمكن أن يتغير أو يتبدل أو يختلف؛ غير ثابت أو غير مقرر.

1. Liable to change B2 formal

   Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; likely to change often.

   • The weather in this region is highly variable.
   • Her mood can be variable depending on the situation.
   • The quality of the product was variable across different batches.

   ruИзменчивыйesvariable, cambiablefrVariable (qui peut changer)deVeränderlichptVariávelzh可变的arمتغيّر

   المرادفات: changeableficklefluctuatinginconstantmutableshiftingunstableunsteadyvolatile

   الأضداد: consistentconstantfixedinvariablestablesteadyunchanging

2. Adjustable B2 formal

   Able to be changed or adapted.

   • The speed of the fan is variable.
   • The interest rate on this loan is variable.
   • The device has a variable setting for brightness.

   ruРегулируемыйesAjustable, que puede cambiarse o adaptarsefrVariable, réglabledeVeränderbarptAjustávelzh可变的arقابل للتعديل

   المرادفات: adaptableadjustablealterablechangeableflexiblemodifiablemutable

   الأضداد: constantfixedinvariableunchangeable

• more variable comparative form
• most variable superlative form

A noun referring to an element, factor, or quantity that can change, vary, or be subject to variation, commonly used in mathematics, science, and computing.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее элемент, фактор или величину, которые могут изменяться, варьироваться или быть подвержены вариациям, обычно используется в математике, науке и вычислениях.esSustantivo que designa un elemento, factor o cantidad que puede cambiar, variar o estar sujeto a modificaciones; se usa comúnmente en matemáticas, ciencias y computación.frNom désignant un élément, un facteur ou une grandeur qui peut changer, varier ou être sujet à des variations, généralement utilisé en mathématiques, en science et en informatique.deSubstantiv, das ein Element, einen Faktor oder eine Größe bezeichnet, die sich ändern oder variieren kann; wird vor allem in Mathematik, Wissenschaft und Informatik verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa um elemento, fator ou quantidade que pode mudar, variar ou estar sujeito a variações, usado especialmente em matemática, ciência e computação.zh名词，指可以变化、变动或易受变化的元素、因素或量，常用于数学、科学和计算领域。arاسم يدل على عنصر أو عامل أو مقدار قابل للتغير أو التبدل أو الاختلاف، ويُستخدم عادة في الرياضيات والعلوم والحوسبة.

1. Mathematics & Science B2 formal

   A symbol or quantity that can change or take different values in an equation or experiment.

   • In the equation y = 2x + 3, x is the independent variable.
   • The scientist controlled all variables except temperature.
   • We need to identify the dependent variable in this experiment.

   ruПеременнаяesvariable (Matemáticas y Ciencias)frVariable (mathématiques, sciences)deVariableptVariávelzh变量arمتغير

   المرادفات: argumentparameterplaceholderquantitysymbolunknown

   الأضداد: constant

2. Computing B1 formal IT

   A storage location in a computer program that holds a value which can change during execution.

   • The programmer declared a variable to store the user's name.
   • You can assign a new value to the variable at any time.
   • Variables are essential for storing dynamic data in code.

   ruПеременнаяesVariable (informática)frVariable informatiquedeVariableptVariávelzh变量arمتغير

3. General Use B2 formal

   A factor or element that is subject to change or variation.

   • Weather is a key variable in planning outdoor events.
   • The success of the project depends on many variables.
   • We must consider all variables before making a decision.

   ruПеременнаяesFactor variablefrvariable (élément susceptible de varier)deVariableptVariávelzh变量arمتغير

   المرادفات: attributecomponentdimensionelementfactorparameter

   الأضداد: constantfixed

• variables plural form
• variables' possessive plural form
• variable's possessive singular form