Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of variable
"The weather forecast depends on many variables, including temperature, humidity, and wind speed."
In plain English: Variables are things that can change or have different values depending on the situation.
"The recipe allows you to adjust variables like cooking time and temperature to suit your preference."
Derived from Latin variabilis, this term comes from variare meaning "to change" or "to make different." It entered English in the 17th century to describe quantities that can vary within a mathematical context.