variable
/ˈveəriəbl/adjective
उच्चारण वेअरिअबल
परिवर्तनशील, अस्थिर, बदलने वाला
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as synonym
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often changing; likely to change
परिवर्तनशील, अस्थिर, बदलने वाला
- variable weather in the hills
- The quality of the food is variable.
- Rainfall is highly variable from year to year.
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- Results were variable, with some students scoring very high.
- The patient's mood has been variable all week.
Synonyms changeable fluctuating inconsistent unstable erratic
Opposite constant fixed stable invariable
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able to be changed
परिवर्तनीय, जिसे बदला जा सके
- a fan with variable speeds
- The shower has variable settings, from gentle to strong.
- The shower has a variable temperature control.
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- You can use a variable speed on this drill.
- Interest on the loan is variable and may change every year.
Synonyms adjustable alterable flexible modifiable
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[C]
a situation, number or quantity that can vary or be varied
परिवर्तनशील तत्व, चर
- With so many variables, it is hard to predict the result.
- In the equation, x is a variable.
- Time is a variable in the experiment.
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- Which variable are we changing in this test?
- The formula includes two variables, x and y.
Synonyms factor element parameter unknown
Opposite constant
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
variable (adjective) + noun
Variable describes something that changes often or can be changed, such as weather, quality, speed or cost.
'Variable' उस चीज़ को बताता है जो बार-बार बदलती है या बदली जा सकती है, जैसे मौसम, गुणवत्ता, गति या लागत।
- The weather in the hills is highly variable.
- The shop sells goods of variable quality.
variable (noun): a variable in / of
As a noun, a variable is a quantity or factor that can change. It is common in mathematics, science and statistics.
Noun के रूप में 'variable' वह मात्रा या कारक है जो बदल सकता है। यह गणित, विज्ञान और सांख्यिकी में आम है।
- In the equation, x is a variable.
- Temperature is an important variable in the experiment.
variable + with / according to / depending on
Use with or according to to show what causes the change. The adjective itself does not take on.
परिवर्तन किस कारण से होता है, यह बताने के लिए 'with' या 'according to' आता है। Adjective के साथ 'on' नहीं लगता।
- Prices are variable with the season.
- The rent is variable according to the size of the room.
variable vs various / varied / variety
Variable means able to change. Various means different kinds. Varied means including many types. They are not interchangeable.
Variable का अर्थ बदल सकने वाला है। Various का अर्थ अनेक प्रकार के है। Varied का अर्थ कई प्रकार वाला है। ये एक-दूसरे की जगह नहीं आते।
- She sells various kinds of fruit, but the prices are variable.
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adjective + variable
keyindependentdependentrandomimportant
- The independent variable is the one that the researcher changes.
variable + noun
speedratecostpayweather
- The car has a variable speed gear.
verb + variable
control ameasure achange adefine atest a
- A scientist must control every variable in the test.
adverb + variable
highlywidelyextremelywildlynaturally
- Rainfall in Rajasthan is extremely variable.
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- The monsoon is variable, so farmers cannot plan too far ahead.
मानसून परिवर्तनशील है, इसलिए किसान बहुत आगे की योजना नहीं बना सकते।
- Radhika learnt to solve equations with one variable.
राधिका ने एक चर वाले समीकरण हल करना सीखा।
- His mood is variable, and nobody can predict it.
उसका मिज़ाज बदलता रहता है और कोई उसका अनुमान नहीं लगा सकता।
- The doctor said that results were variable from person to person.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि परिणाम एक व्यक्ति से दूसरे में अलग-अलग होते हैं।
- The interest rate on the loan is variable, not fixed.
ऋण पर ब्याज की दर परिवर्तनशील है, स्थिर नहीं।
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✗ There are variable colours in the shop.
✓ There are various colours in the shop.
To mean several different kinds, use various; variable means able to change.
अनेक प्रकार के अर्थ में 'various' का प्रयोग होता है; 'variable' का अर्थ बदलने वाला है।
✗ The price is variable on the season.
✓ The price is variable with the season.
Use with or according to after variable to show what changes it.
'Variable' के बाद कारण दिखाने के लिए 'with' या 'according to' आता है।
✗ The variables is important in this test.
✓ The variables are important in this test.
A plural noun needs a plural verb.
Plural noun के साथ plural verb आती है।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
changeable fluctuating inconsistent unstable erratic adjustable alterable flexible modifiable factor element parameter unknown
Antonyms
AaSpelling
var·i·able
With -iable (not 'varible' or 'variabel').
अंत में -iable ('varible' या 'variabel' गलत है)।
§Grammar and usage
The adverb invariably means always: 'He is invariably late.'
Adverb invariably का अर्थ 'हमेशा' है: 'He is invariably late.'
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General knowledge
Maths and science: a variable changes; a constant does not; in an experiment, the independent variable is changed and the dependent variable is measured.
गणित और विज्ञान में variable बदलता है; constant नहीं; प्रयोग में independent variable बदला जाता है और dependent variable मापा जाता है।