B2 noun Neutral

변수

/pjʌnsʰu/

A factor or element that is likely to change or vary in different situations, especially one that affects the result of something.

Examples

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1

경제 예측에는 너무 많은 변수가 존재한다.

There are too many variables in economic forecasting.

2

날씨는 이번 야외 행사의 가장 큰 변수입니다.

The weather is the biggest variable for this outdoor event.

3

프로그램 코딩에서 변수를 선언하는 법을 배웠다.

I learned how to declare variables in computer coding.

Word Family

Noun
변수
Adjective
가변적인
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Memory Tip

Byeon-Su (변수) sounds like 'Variable-Status'.

Quick Quiz

성공을 결정하는 여러 ___들 중 하나는 운이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 변수

Examples

1

경제 예측에는 너무 많은 변수가 존재한다.

academic

There are too many variables in economic forecasting.

2

날씨는 이번 야외 행사의 가장 큰 변수입니다.

everyday

The weather is the biggest variable for this outdoor event.

3

프로그램 코딩에서 변수를 선언하는 법을 배웠다.

technology

I learned how to declare variables in computer coding.

4

예상치 못한 변수 때문에 프로젝트가 지연되었습니다.

business

The project was delayed due to unexpected variables.

5

인생에는 워낙 변수가 많아서 계획대로 안 돼.

informal

Life has so many variables, things don't go as planned.

Word Family

Noun
변수
Adjective
가변적인

Common Collocations

독립 변수 independent variable
종속 변수 dependent variable
변수를 통제하다 to control variables
결정적 변수 decisive variable
예상치 못한 변수 unexpected variable

Common Phrases

핵심 변수

key variable

사회적 변수

social variable

통제 변수

controlled variable

Often Confused With

변수 vs 변화

'변화' is the act of changing (change), while '변수' is the factor that causes or undergoes change (variable).

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Usage Notes

Used in mathematics, science, computer programming, and everyday metaphorical contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse '변수' with '번수' (number of times).

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Memory Tip

Byeon-Su (변수) sounds like 'Variable-Status'.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 變數 (변수), meaning changing number.

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 변수로 작용하다 ~라는 변수

Quick Quiz

성공을 결정하는 여러 ___들 중 하나는 운이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 변수

More science words

발산

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The act of spreading out or emitting something from a center. In psychology or logic, it refers to thinking in different directions to find various solutions.

응집력

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The force that holds the molecules of a substance together, or the ability of a group of people to unite and work together effectively.

매개

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An intermediate agent or medium through which something is accomplished or transmitted; a link between two things.

결합

B2

The act of joining or combining two or more things into one. It is used in chemistry (bonding), technology (integration), and social sciences (union).

전이되다

B2

To be transferred or spread from one place, person, or thing to another. Used in medical (metastasis), psychological (transfer of learning), or social contexts.

가역적

B2

Capable of being reversed or turned back to an original state. In science, it refers to processes or reactions that can go in both directions.

분절적

B2

Divided into separate parts or segments. In linguistics or social science, it refers to something that is not continuous but broken into distinct units.

계량화

B2

The expression or measurement of the quantity of something, usually through numbers or mathematical models. It is the process of making qualitative data quantitative.

유전적

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Relating to genes or heredity. It is essential for IELTS Academic topics involving nature vs. nurture, biology, and health.

증폭되다

B2

To be amplified, magnified, or increased in intensity. It can refer to physical signals or abstract concepts like tension or rumors.

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