C1 noun 중립

variable

/ˈvɛəriəbəl/

A variable is an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change, especially in the context of a scientific experiment or mathematical calculation. It represents a quantity or characteristic that can have different values depending on the circumstances.

예시

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1

The weather is a major variable when planning an outdoor wedding.

Changing weather conditions are a significant factor to consider for an outdoor event.

2

The study identifies socio-economic status as a key variable in educational outcomes.

The research highlights social and economic position as a primary factor affecting school results.

3

With my luck, there's always some random variable that ruins my plans.

I feel like an unexpected factor always comes up and spoils what I have planned.

어휘 가족

명사
variable
Verb
vary
부사
variably
형용사
variable
관련
variability
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'vary' (to change) + 'able' (capable of). A variable is something that is 'able to vary.'

빠른 퀴즈

In the psychology experiment, the amount of sleep was the independent ________ that researchers monitored.

정답!

정답은: variable

예시

1

The weather is a major variable when planning an outdoor wedding.

everyday

Changing weather conditions are a significant factor to consider for an outdoor event.

2

The study identifies socio-economic status as a key variable in educational outcomes.

formal

The research highlights social and economic position as a primary factor affecting school results.

3

With my luck, there's always some random variable that ruins my plans.

informal

I feel like an unexpected factor always comes up and spoils what I have planned.

4

The researcher manipulated the independent variable to observe changes in the dependent variable.

academic

The scientist changed one specific factor to see how it influenced the other factor being measured.

5

Fluctuating interest rates are a critical variable in our long-term financial projections.

business

The fact that interest rates go up and down is an important factor in our future budget plans.

어휘 가족

명사
variable
Verb
vary
부사
variably
형용사
variable
관련
variability

자주 쓰는 조합

independent variable a factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment
dependent variable the factor that is being tested and measured in an experiment
confounding variable an outside influence that changes the effect of the factors being studied
key variable the most important factor in a situation or study
random variable a quantity whose value depends on the outcomes of a random phenomenon

자주 쓰는 구문

hidden variable

a factor that influences a result but is not immediately obvious

at variance with

in a state of disagreement or inconsistency with something else

control the variables

to keep certain factors constant to ensure a fair test

자주 혼동되는 단어

variable vs variant

A variant is a specific version or form of something (like a virus variant), while a variable is a factor that can change.

variable vs variation

Variation is the act or process of changing or the degree of change, whereas a variable is the thing that changes.

📝

사용 참고사항

In academic and scientific contexts, 'variable' is used precisely to denote measurable data points. In general English, it refers to any unpredictable element that might affect an outcome.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the noun 'variation' when they should use 'variable' to describe a factor in an experiment. Remember that a variable is a 'thing' that varies.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'vary' (to change) + 'able' (capable of). A variable is something that is 'able to vary.'

📖

어원

From Latin 'variabilis', derived from 'variare' meaning to change or make diverse.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Used with the adjectives 'independent', 'dependent', or 'controlled' Takes the plural form 'variables'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the technology and programming world, a 'variable' is a fundamental concept used to store data that can be changed during program execution.

빠른 퀴즈

In the psychology experiment, the amount of sleep was the independent ________ that researchers monitored.

정답!

정답은: variable

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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