Variable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(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".
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Meaning 2
Liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable.
- Travel expenses are one of the variable costs for most small businesses.
- House prices have proven variable across the United Kingdom this quarter.
- Working from home days result in more variable morning schedules.
- School climate often features very variable local heating environments that involve great many users wearing shorts but hooded anoraks even through hard extreme.
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Meaning 3
Marked by diversity or difference; "the varying angles of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely variable".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The landscape of the island was infinitely variable, with volcanic mountains, white sandy beaches, and dense rainforests.
- Her artistic style was variable, reflecting the many different cultures and influences she had encountered during her travels.
- The weather in the mountains was notoriously variable, with sunshine, snow, and rain all possible within a single day.
- The architecture of the city was variable, ranging from ancient ruins to sleek modern skyscrapers.
- The local cuisine was variable, with a mix of spicy and mild dishes reflecting the different ethnic groups that had settled in the area.