variable

• Décrit ce qui peut changer ou varier ; qui n'est pas constant ni fixe, ou qui est susceptible de fluctuer.

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

1. Liable to changeB2formal

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

   Variable (qui peut changer)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschangeableficklefluctuatinginconstantmutableshiftingunstableunsteadyvolatile

   Antonymesconsistentconstantfixedinvariablestablesteadyunchanging

2. AdjustableB2formal

   Able to be changed or adapted.

   Variable, réglable

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

   Synonymesadaptableadjustablealterablechangeableflexiblemodifiablemutable

   Antonymesconstantfixedinvariableunchangeable

• Nom 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.

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.

1. Mathematics & ScienceB2formal

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

   Variable (mathématiques, sciences)

   • 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.

   Synonymesargumentparameterplaceholderquantitysymbolunknown

   Antonymesconstant

2. ComputingB1formalIT

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

   Variable informatique

   • 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.

3. General UseB2formal

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

   variable (élément susceptible de varier)

   • 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.

   Synonymesattributecomponentdimensionelementfactorparameter

   Antonymesconstantfixed