English-Thai Dictionary
variable
ADJ ซึ่ง เปลี่ยนแปลง ได้ ซึ่ง ไม่แน่ นอน ซึ่ง แปรปรวน changeable inconstant uneven reliable stable sueng-plian-plaeng-dai
variable
N ตัวแปร factor tua-prae
variableness
N การเปลี่ยนแปลง การผันแปร kan-plian-plaeng
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
VARIABLE
a. 1. That may vary or alter; capable of alteration in any manner; changeable; as variable winds or seasons; variable colors.
2. Susceptible of change; liable to change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable.
His heart I know, how variable and vain.
3. In mathematics, subject to continual increase or decrease; in opposition to constant, retaining the same value.
VARIABLE
n.In mathematics, a quantity which is in a state of continual increase or decrease. The indefinitely small quantity by which a variable is continually increased or diminished, is called its differential, and the method of finding these quantities, the differential calculus.
VARIABLENESS
n. 1. Susceptibility of change; liableness or aptness to alter; changeableness; as the variableness of the weather.
2. Inconstancy; fickleness; unsteadiness; levity; as the variableness of human passions.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
VARIABLE
Va "ri *a *ble, a. Etym: [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable. ]
1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.
2. Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable. Lest that thy love prove likewise variable. Shak. His heart, I know, how variable and vain! Milton. Variable exhaust (Steam Eng. ), a blast pipe with an adjustable opening. -- Variable quantity (Math. ), a variable. -- Variable stars (Astron.), fixed stars which vary in their brightness, usually in more or less uniform periods.
Syn. -- Changeable; mutable; fickle; wavering; unsteady; versatile; inconstant.
VARIABLE
VARIABLE Va "ri *a *ble, n.
1. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change.
2. (Math. )
Defn: A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, x and y are variables.
3. (Naut. ) (a ) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force. (b ) pl.
Defn: Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts. Independent variable (Math. ), that one of two or more variables, connected with each other in any way whatever, to which changes are supposed to be given at will. Thus, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, if arbitrary changes are supposed to be given to x, then x is the independent variable, and y is called a function of x. There may be two or more independent variables in an equation or problem. Cf. Dependent variable, under Dependent.
VARIABLENESS
VARIABLENESS Va "ri *a *ble *ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being variable; variability. James i. 17.
New American Oxford Dictionary
variable
var i a ble |ˈve (ə )rēəbəl ˈvɛriəbəl | ▶adjective 1 not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change: the quality of hospital food is highly variable | awards can be for variable amounts. • (of a wind ) tending to change direction. • Mathematics (of a quantity ) able to assume different numerical values. • Botany & Zoology (of a species ) liable to deviate from the typical color or form, or to occur in different colors or forms. 2 able to be changed or adapted: the drill has variable speed. • (of a gear ) designed to give varying ratios or speeds. ▶noun an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change: there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions. • Mathematics a quantity that during a calculation is assumed to vary or be capable of varying in value. • Computing a data item that may take on more than one value during the runtime of a program. • Astronomy short for variable star. • (variables ) the region of light, variable winds to the north of the northeast trade winds or (in the southern hemisphere ) between the southeast trade winds and the westerlies. DERIVATIVES var i a bil i ty |ˌve (ə )rēəˈbilitē |noun, var i a ble ness noun, var i a bly |-blē |adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin variabilis, from variare (see vary ).
variable cost
var i a ble cost ▶noun a cost that varies with the level of output.
variable-geometry
var i a ble-ge om e try ▶adjective denoting a swing-wing aircraft.
variable-rate mortgage
var i a ble-rate mort gage ▶noun another term for adjustable-rate mortgage .
variable star
var i a ble star ▶noun Astronomy a star whose brightness changes, either irregularly or regularly.
Oxford Dictionary
variable
vari |able |ˈvɛːrɪəb (ə )l | ▶adjective 1 not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change: the quality of hospital food is highly variable | awards can be for variable amounts. • (of a wind ) tending to change direction. • Mathematics (of a quantity ) able to assume different numerical values. • Botany & Zoology (of a species ) liable to deviate from the typical colour or form, or to occur in different colours or forms. 2 able to be changed or adapted: the drill has variable speed. • (of a gear ) designed to give varying ratios or speeds. ▶noun an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change: there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions. • Mathematics a quantity which during a calculation is assumed to vary or be capable of varying in value. • Computing a data item that may take on more than one value during the runtime of a program. • Astronomy short for variable star. • (variables ) the region of light, variable winds to the north of the NE trade winds or (in the southern hemisphere ) between the SE trade winds and the westerlies. DERIVATIVES variability |-ˈbɪlɪti |noun, variableness noun, variably adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin variabilis, from variare (see vary ).
variable cost
vari |able cost ▶noun a cost that varies with the level of output.
variable-geometry
variable-geometry ▶adjective denoting a swing-wing aircraft.
variable-rate mortgage
var i a ble-rate mort gage ▶noun another term for adjustable-rate mortgage .
variable star
vari |able star ▶noun Astronomy a star whose brightness changes, either irregularly or regularly.
American Oxford Thesaurus
variable
variable adjective the weather on the shoreline is known for being variable: changeable, changing, varying, shifting, fluctuating, irregular, inconstant, inconsistent, fluid, unsteady, unstable, unsettled, fitful, mutable, protean, wavering, vacillating, capricious, fickle, volatile, unpredictable, mercurial, unreliable; informal up and down. ANTONYMS constant. ▶noun there are other variables to consider: factor, element, ingredient, quantity, unknown quantity, condition. WORD TOOLKIT Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.
Oxford Thesaurus
variable
variable adjective the wind was variable in direction and strength: changeable, changing, varying, shifting, fluctuating, irregular, wavering, vacillating, inconstant, inconsistent, fluid, floating, unsteady, uneven, unstable, unsettled, movable, mutable, protean, chameleonic, unfixed, fitful, capricious, temperamental, fickle, kaleidoscopic, volatile, unpredictable, undependable, unreliable; informal up and down, blowing hot and cold; rare changeful, variational. ANTONYMS constant, uniform. WORD TOOLKIT Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.
Duden Dictionary
Variable
Va ri a b le , Va ri a ble substantiviertes Adjektiv, feminin Mathematik, Physik |Vari a ble |die /eine Variable; der /einer Variablen oder Variable, die Variablen /zwei Variable oder Variablen veränderliche Größe die Variable der Gleichung
French Dictionary
variable
variable adj. et n. f. adjectif 1 Qui est susceptible de varier, de changer souvent. : À l ’automne, le temps est très variable. SYNONYME changeant ; incertain ; instable . 2 Qui est conçu pour se modifier, s ’adapter. : Une chaise à hauteur variable. SYNONYME adaptable . nom féminin mathématiques Terme d ’une fonction auquel on peut attribuer des valeurs différentes. LOCUTION Mot variable. grammaire Mot qui change de forme pour s ’accorder en genre, en nombre, selon la fonction grammaticale. ANTONYME invariable .
Spanish Dictionary
variable
variable adjetivo 1 Que varía o puede variar :algunos animales adoptan formas y colores variables cuando se ven amenazados .2 Que está sujeto a cambios frecuentes o probables :un carácter variable; un clima variable .SINÓNIMO inestable .3 nombre femenino Factor o característica que puede variar en un determinado grupo de individuos o hechos, en especial cuando se analizan para una investigación o experimento :la variable más importante que determina los flujos turísticos es la renta .ANTÓNIMO invariante .4 adjetivo ling [palabra ] Que puede presentar formas flexivas diversas para indicar los diferentes accidentes gramaticales, como número, género, persona, tiempo, modo, voz, etc :el adjetivo ‘bueno ’ es una palabra variable .5 nombre femenino mat Símbolo que representa el conjunto de valores que puede tomar una determinada magnitud :las variables de una ecuación .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
variable
var i a ble /vé ə riəb (ə )l , ｟米 ｠vǽr -/→vary 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 変わりやすい, 変わりがちな, 不安定な, 変動する ; 〈気分 出来などが 〉むらのある ▸ a man of variable character 気まぐれな人 ▸ variable weather 変わりやすい天候 ▸ The quality of the products is variable .その製品の質にはばらつきがある .2 変えられる, 可変の, 変動できる ▸ a variable loudness control 音量調節装置 ▸ This rod is of variable length .この棒は伸縮自在である .3 〘生物 〙変異性の .4 〘数 〙変数の .5 〘天 〙〈星が 〉変光する .6 〘海 〙〈風が 〉方向の変わる .名詞 複 ～s /-z /C 1 (状況により )変化するもの, 変わりやすいもの, 不確定要素 ▸ take account of many variables 多くの不確定要素を考慮する .2 〘数 〙変数 (↔constant ); 変数記号 .3 〘海 〙変風 ;〖the ～s 〗変風帯 〘北東貿易風と南東貿易風との間にある 〙.4 〘天 〙変光星 (variable star ) 〘光度が変化する恒星 〙.～ness 名詞 U 変わりやすいこと, 可変性 .
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