VARIABLE Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈver-ē-ə-bəl

Definition of variable

as in adjustable

capable of being readily changed a variable expense that we could reduce if we needed to

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as in volatile

likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly highly variable income from his job as a real estate agent

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Recent Examples of variable

Adjective

APRs for variable-rate loans may increase after origination if the SOFR index increases. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 8 July 2026 There’s also variable drift control, which gives you the option of 15 different levels of ESP intervention. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Noun

Brynjolfsson’s partner on the research — has argued the distinction between automation and augmentation is the key variable. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 June 2026 The result was a giant variable-sweep-wing aircraft powered by four Kuznetsov NK-32 afterburning turbofan engines. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for variable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for variable

Adjective

The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

Stocks pulled back on Friday , capping off another volatile week.

— Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 July 2026
That’s because wildfire smoke contains gases like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, which react in the sun and heat to create ground-level ozone.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of volatile

Noun

This variable star is also located 250 light-years from Earth, but is sadly lost from view in the glare of the sun during the summer months.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 June 2026
Mroz counters, however, that none of those cases are actual microlensing events and instead the mere fluctuations of ordinary variable stars.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026

Definition of variable star

Adjective

The company says the adaptable production system is already capable of producing hundreds of solid rocket motors annually and is designed to increase manufacturing speed while reducing production bottlenecks.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
But other types of AI workloads—like inference—are much less dependent on satellite-to-satellite latency and may be adaptable to operate within satellite constellations.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Definition of adaptable

Adjective

The ensemble drama traces the unpredictable shape of grief and family dynamics, aiming for an emotionally candid portrait of loss and the ties that hold communities together.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, executives seek control over their biology through peptides, promising faster recovery and improved performance.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of unpredictable

Noun

This investigation was conducted in ultraviolet light and using custom calibration to prevent flaring from the red dwarf companions from mimicking white dwarf signals.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026
The planet either warmed up while engulfed during the red giant phase, or began heating as gravity pulled it closer to the resultant white dwarf.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026

Definition of white dwarf

Adjective

Existing furniture and materials are reused in line with the brand’s B Corp certification, while new elements have been designed for flexible use across different collections and layouts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Made entirely from flexible, compliant materials, the system eliminates the need for conventional electronic sensors and control circuits, reducing complexity and potential failure points.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of flexible

Noun

When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc.

— Stephen DiKerby, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
Hopefully, this will help determine whether they’re sparked by an eruption from a single neutron star, or when two of these tiny but massive bodies collide.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 18 June 2026

Definition of neutron star

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