"variable" meaning in All languages combined

See variable on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈver.i.ə.bl̩/ [US] Audio: en-us-variable.ogg [US] Forms: variable [positive], more variable [comparative], most variable [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is variable, it changes often.
    Sense id: simple-variable-en-adj-7wJPZodE
  2. If a group is variable, there are big differences between things in the group.
    Sense id: simple-variable-en-adj-K761LxRw

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈver.i.ə.bl̩/ [US] Audio: en-us-variable.ogg [US] Forms: variable [singular], variables [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A variable is something that may not always be the same.
    Sense id: simple-variable-en-noun-SFFTGo0O
  2. A variable is something used in mathematics for an unknown value.
    Sense id: simple-variable-en-noun-Nu84Az6U Categories (other): Mathematics
  3. A variable is something used in computer programming languages that stores data, such as a number or words.
    Sense id: simple-variable-en-noun-aaFAer0E
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