Synonyms: variable, variable quantity
Definition: a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Similar words: quantity
Definition: the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
Synonyms: variable
Definition: a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
Similar words: symbol
Definition: an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
Synonyms: variable
Definition: something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
Usage: the weather is one variable to be considered
Similar words: thing
Definition: a separate and self-contained entity
Synonyms: variable, variable star
Definition: a star that varies noticeably in brightness
Similar words: star
Definition: (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
Synonyms: variable
Definition: (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied
Usage: a variable capacitor; variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights
Similar words: adaptable
Definition: capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
Usage: to succeed one must be adaptable; the frame was adaptable to cloth bolts of different widths
Synonyms: variable
Definition: liable to or capable of change
Usage: rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable; variable winds; variable expenses
Similar words: unsettled, uncertain, changeable
Definition: subject to change
Usage: a changeable climate; the weather is uncertain; unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other
Similar words: covariant
Definition: changing so that interrelations with another variable quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged
Similar words: multivariate
Definition: pertaining to any procedure involving two or more variables
Similar words: protean
Definition: taking on different forms
Usage: eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same
Similar words: shifting
Definition: continuously varying
Usage: taffeta with shifting colors
Similar words: variant
Definition: exhibiting variation and change
Usage: letters variant in size
Similar words: versatile
Definition: changeable or inconstant
Usage: versatile moods
Definition: marked by diversity or difference
Usage: the varying angles of roof slope; nature is infinitely variable
Similar words: varied
Definition: characterized by variety
Usage: immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions; his work is interesting and varied