Synonyms for variable
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1. variable(noun)

   something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation

   "the weather is one variable to be considered"

   Synonyms:
   variable star, variable quantity

   Antonyms:
   unvaried, constant, strict, invariant, invariable, unadaptable, unvarying, hard-and-fast, changeless

2. variable, variable quantity(noun)

   a quantity that can assume any of a set of values

   Synonyms:
   variable star, variable quantity

   Antonyms:
   unadaptable, invariant, strict, unvarying, constant, changeless, hard-and-fast, invariable, unvaried

3. variable star, variable(noun)

   a star that varies noticeably in brightness

   Synonyms:
   variable star, variable quantity

   Antonyms:
   constant, unvarying, hard-and-fast, invariant, invariable, unadaptable, unvaried, changeless, strict

4. variable(adj)

   a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity

   Synonyms:
   variable star, variable quantity

   Antonyms:
   invariant, hard-and-fast, unvarying, changeless, unvaried, invariable, unadaptable, constant, strict

5. variable(adj)

   liable to or capable of change

   "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses"

   Synonyms:
   varying

   Antonyms:
   unvarying, hard-and-fast, changeless, invariant, constant, strict, unvaried, unadaptable, invariable

6. varying, variable(adj)

   marked by diversity or difference

   "the varying angles of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely variable"

   Synonyms:
   varying

   Antonyms:
   hard-and-fast, unvarying, constant, invariant, unadaptable, changeless, invariable, strict, unvaried

7. variable(adj)

   (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"

   Synonyms:
   varying

   Antonyms:
   unvarying, unvaried, changeless, invariant, unadaptable, constant, strict, invariable, hard-and-fast

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. variable(noun)

   Synonyms:
   variable quantity, parameter, changeable, alterable, unstable, fluctuating, mutable, unsteady, flexible, varying, aberrant, fickle, inconstant, shifting

   Antonyms:
   constant, invariable, unchangeable, unalterable, immutable, unchanging

2. variable(noun)

   able to vary

   Synonyms:
   parameter, variable quantity, changeable, shifting, unsteady, mutable, flexible, varying, fluctuating, fickle, unstable, aberrant, inconstant, alterable

   Antonyms:
   constant, invariable, immutable, unchanging, unchangeable, unalterable

3. variable(noun)

   likely to vary

   There are several variables to consider here.

   Synonyms:
   parameter, changeable, variable quantity, mutable, shifting, fickle, flexible, inconstant, varying, alterable, fluctuating, aberrant, unstable, unsteady

   Antonyms:
   invariable, constant, unchanging, immutable, unchangeable, unalterable

4. variable(noun)

   marked by diversity or difference

   Synonyms:
   changeable, variable quantity, parameter, unsteady, aberrant, unstable, inconstant, fickle, varying, fluctuating, flexible, mutable, alterable, shifting

   Antonyms:
   invariable, constant, unchangeable, unchanging, unalterable, immutable

5. variable(adjective)

   having no fixed quantitative value

   Synonyms:
   variable quantity, parameter, changeable, inconstant, varying, mutable, fluctuating, aberrant, fickle, unstable, alterable, flexible, unsteady, shifting

   Antonyms:
   invariable, constant, unchangeable, unchanging, unalterable, immutable

6. variable(noun)

   tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type

   Synonyms:
   inconstant, fickle, unsteady, alterable, changeable, variable quantity, parameter, flexible, aberrant, fluctuating, varying, mutable, unstable, shifting

   Antonyms:
   invariable, constant, unchangeable, unalterable, unchanging, immutable

7. variable(noun)

   a variable star

   Synonyms:
   changeable, variable quantity, parameter

   Antonyms:
   constant, invariable

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. variable

   Synonyms:
   changeable, mutable, fickle, capricious, wavering, unsteady, inconstant, shifting

   Antonyms:
   unchanging, unchangeable, immutable, constant, firm, true, fast, stanch, unwavering, steady, unalterable, invariable

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. variable(a.)

   Synonyms:
   changeable, mutable

2. variable(a.)

   Synonyms:
   inconstant, unsteady, fickle, vacillating, wavering, fluctuating, fitful, undecided

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. variable(a)

   Synonyms:
   mutable, changeable, changeable

   Antonyms:
   invariable, unchangeable

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1. List of paraphrases for "variable":

   variables, varying, variability, floating, varies, varied, vary, fluctuating

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1. Nanette Wenger:

   The variable that I think would be even more important if you're just looking at the outcome of survival is the delay between the time the woman arrived at the emergency room and the time some definitive diagnosis was made and treatment instituted, if that woman was sitting in the emergency room for several hours as compared with several minutes, between the women and the men, that might be the difference. So the time would be an important variable, and that's not even addressed by the paper.

2. Jeffrosenberg Tan:

   Property stocks will have more support since price valuation can be justified by more stable valuation of land banks and recurring assets. On the other hand, cement stock valuations are based on cement demand - a less stable variable in the slowing economy and increasing competition.

3. Joseph Quinlan:

   The Fed has a credibility problem with the market and that will be a variable that will weigh on sentiment until it's reconciled.

4. David Brenner:

   Bargaining for health benefits is a distinguishing characteristic that labor unions hold out as an important variable as to why Former Vice President Joe Biden would want to be a union member.

5. Louis Uccellini:

   Snow measurements are extremely difficult to take because precipitation is inherently variable, a problem compounded by strong winds and compaction during a long duration event, still, it's important that we scrutinize questionable measurements and reject those that scientists deem invalid to ensure the public's continued confidence in the U.S. climate record.

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