Variable: meaning, definitions and examples

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variable

 

[ หˆvษ›หrษชษ™b(ษ™)l ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

programming

A variable is a storage location identified by a memory address where a value can be stored, retrieved, or manipulated.

Synonyms

container, identifier, placeholder

Examples of usage

  • In programming, variables are commonly used to store data such as numbers, strings, or objects.
  • The value of a variable can change during the execution of a program.
  • Variables are essential for controlling the flow and logic of a program.
  • Programmers need to declare variables before using them in their code.
  • Understanding the concept of variables is fundamental in learning how to write code effectively.
Context #2 | Adjective

mathematics

In mathematics, a variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents a number or a quantity that may vary.

Synonyms

parameter, placeholder, unknown

Examples of usage

  • In the equation 2x + 5 = 15, x is the variable that can take different values.
  • Variables are used in algebra to solve equations and represent unknown values.

Translations

Translations of the word "variable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น variรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Variable

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ variabel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ะฝะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmienna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๆ•ฐ (ใธใ‚“ใ™ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท variable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ variable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€์ˆ˜ (byeonsu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ promฤ›nnรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ premennรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜้‡ (biร nliร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spremenljivka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breyta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะทะณะตั€ะผะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜ (tsvladi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ variable

Word origin

The word 'variable' originated from the Latin word 'variabilis', which means 'changeable' or 'alterable'. The concept of variables has been crucial in fields like mathematics, programming, and science, allowing for flexibility and adaptability in calculations and algorithms.

See also: unvaried, unvarying, variance, varied, variety, various, variously, vary, varying, varyingly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,758, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.