variable

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
  2. noun a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
  3. noun a star that varies noticeably in brightness

Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English in the 14th century from Old French variable, from Latin variare (“to change”), from varius (“different, various”). Equates to English vary + -able.

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