variable
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1. a quantity that can assume any of a set of values (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | quantity, |
definition | : | the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | argument, |
definition | : | a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | correlate, correlative, |
definition | : | either of two or more related or complementary variables (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | degree of freedom, |
definition | : | (statistics) an unrestricted variable in a frequency distribution (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | dependent variable, |
definition | : | (statistics) a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value depends on the independent variable (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | predictor variable, |
definition | : | a variable that can be used to predict the value of another variable (as in statistical regression) (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | infinitesimal, |
definition | : | (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | scalar, |
definition | : | a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | tensor, |
definition | : | a generalization of the concept of a vector (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | vector, |
definition | : | a variable quantity that can be resolved into components (noun.cognition) |
2. a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | symbol, |
definition | : | an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | placeholder, |
definition | : | a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | unknown, unknown quantity, |
definition | : | a variable whose values are solutions of an equation (noun.communication) |
3. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation (noun.object)
hypernym | : | thing, |
definition | : | a separate and self-contained entity (noun.tops) |
4. a star that varies noticeably in brightness (noun.object)
hypernym | : | star, |
definition | : | (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior (noun.object) |
instance hyponym | : | north star, polar star, polaris, pole star, polestar, |
definition | : | the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it (noun.object) |
5. (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied (adj.all)
similar | : | adaptable, |
definition | : | capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use (adj.all) |
6. liable to or capable of change (adj.all)
similar | : | covariant, |
definition | : | changing so that interrelations with another variable quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged (adj.all) |
similar | : | multivariate, |
definition | : | pertaining to any procedure involving two or more variables (adj.all) |
similar | : | protean, |
definition | : | taking on different forms (adj.all) |
similar | : | shifting, |
definition | : | continuously varying (adj.all) |
similar | : | variant, |
definition | : | exhibiting variation and change (adj.all) |
similar | : | versatile, |
definition | : | changeable or inconstant (adj.all) |
also | : | inconsistent, |
definition | : | displaying a lack of consistency (adj.all) |
also | : | inconstant, |
definition | : | likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable (adj.all) |
7. marked by diversity or difference (adj.all)
similar | : | varied, |
definition | : | characterized by variety (adj.all) |
8. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation (noun.object)
derivation | : | variable, |
definition | : | liable to or capable of change (adj.all) |
9. (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied (adj.all)
10. liable to or capable of change (adj.all)
antonym | : | invariable, |
definition | : | not liable to or capable of change (adj.all) |
derivation | : | variable, |
definition | : | something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation (noun.object) |
derivation | : | alter, change, vary, |
definition | : | become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence (verb.change) |
derivation | : | vary, |
definition | : | be subject to change in accordance with a variable (verb.stative) |
11. marked by diversity or difference (adj.all)
derivation | : | unevenness, variability, |
definition | : | the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | alter, change, vary, |
definition | : | become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence (verb.change) |
derivation | : | motley, variegate, vary, |
definition | : | make something more diverse and varied (verb.change) |
derivation | : | vary, |
definition | : | be subject to change in accordance with a variable (verb.stative) |
12. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation (noun.object)
derivation | : | variable, |
definition | : | liable to or capable of change (adj.all) |
13. (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied (adj.all)
14. liable to or capable of change (adj.all)
antonym | : | invariable, |
definition | : | not liable to or capable of change (adj.all) |
derivation | : | variable, |
definition | : | something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation (noun.object) |
derivation | : | alter, change, vary, |
definition | : | become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence (verb.change) |
derivation | : | vary, |
definition | : | be subject to change in accordance with a variable (verb.stative) |
15. marked by diversity or difference (adj.all)
derivation | : | unevenness, variability, |
definition | : | the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | alter, change, vary, |
definition | : | become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence (verb.change) |
derivation | : | motley, variegate, vary, |
definition | : | make something more diverse and varied (verb.change) |
derivation | : | vary, |
definition | : | be subject to change in accordance with a variable (verb.stative) |
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