English · Word Candidate

variable

[ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: variables

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Able to vary or be varied.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có thể thay đổi hoặc bị thay đổi

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Adjective

Examples

variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity; a variable resistor

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Likely to vary.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có khả năng thay đổi

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Adjective

Examples

Lest that thy love prove likewise variable.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something that is variable.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó có thể thay đổi

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something whose value may be dictated or discovered.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó có giá trị có thể được quy định hoặc khám phá

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Noun

Examples

There are several variables to consider here.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “variable” mean?

Able to vary or be varied.

Is “variable” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.