Variable
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An element, feature, or factor that is liable to change or vary. In mathematics and programming, it represents a symbol denoting a quantity that can assume different values.
“Temperature is an important variable that affects the rate of chemical reactions in the experiment.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈver.i.ə.bl̩/
Syllables
var·i·a·ble
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Contains -ABLE ending; letter V at start and three A's
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the V (4 points) adds value to this 8-letter word
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