B2 noun Neutral

가변성

ka.bjʌn.s͈ʌŋ

The quality of being liable to change or vary; variability or mutability.

Examples

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1

네 마음은 가변성이 너무 커서 종잡을 수가 없어.

Your heart is so changeable that I can't figure you out.

2

시장 수요의 가변성에 대비하여 재고를 넉넉히 확보해야 합니다.

We need to secure enough inventory to prepare for the variability of market demand.

3

언어는 고정된 것이 아니라 시대에 따른 가변성을 지닌다.

Language is not fixed but has variability according to the times.

Word Family

Noun
가변성
Adjective
가변적
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Memory Tip

Ga-byeon: 'Ga' (Possible/Can) + 'Byeon' (Change). Possible to change.

Quick Quiz

주식 시장의 높은 ( ) 때문에 투자자들이 불안해하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 가변성

Examples

1

네 마음은 가변성이 너무 커서 종잡을 수가 없어.

informal

Your heart is so changeable that I can't figure you out.

2

시장 수요의 가변성에 대비하여 재고를 넉넉히 확보해야 합니다.

business

We need to secure enough inventory to prepare for the variability of market demand.

3

언어는 고정된 것이 아니라 시대에 따른 가변성을 지닌다.

academic

Language is not fixed but has variability according to the times.

4

환율의 가변성은 수출 기업들에게 큰 위험 요소입니다.

formal

The variability of exchange rates is a major risk factor for exporting companies.

5

이 계획은 상황에 따라 가변성이 있으니 참고하세요.

everyday

Please note that this plan is subject to change depending on the situation.

Word Family

Noun
가변성
Adjective
가변적

Common Collocations

가변성이 크다 to have high variability
가변성을 띠다 to be variable
상황의 가변성 variability of the situation
가변성을 고려하다 to consider variability
유전적 가변성 genetic variability

Common Phrases

가변 비용

variable cost

가변 자본

variable capital

무한한 가변성

infinite variability

Often Confused With

가변성 vs 변화

변화 is the 'act of changing', while 가변성 is the 'potential or quality of being able to change'.

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Usage Notes

Common in science, economics, and psychology to describe things that aren't constant.

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Common Mistakes

Using '가변성' to mean 'variety' (다양성). It specifically means 'changeability'.

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Memory Tip

Ga-byeon: 'Ga' (Possible/Can) + 'Byeon' (Change). Possible to change.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 可 (possible) + 變 (change) + 性 (nature).

Grammar Patterns

~의 가변성 가변성을 보이다

Quick Quiz

주식 시장의 높은 ( ) 때문에 투자자들이 불안해하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 가변성

More academic words

집대성하다

B2

To collect and combine various things (like theories, information, or works) into a single, comprehensive, and organized whole.

배치되다

B2

To be contrary to or in opposition with a certain principle, standard, or common sense. (Note: Also means 'to be deployed', but this academic usage is crucial for IELTS).

생명력

B2

The strength or power to survive and continue living or existing. It can refer to biological life or the enduring quality of an idea, culture, or organization.

엄밀성

B2

The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate, and strict in following rules or logic. It refers to scientific or logical rigor.

대립

B2

A state of opposition or conflict between two or more parties, ideas, or forces. It describes a situation where different interests or viewpoints clash.

급락

B2

A sudden and steep decline or drop in value, price, or number. It is used to describe a rapid downward movement in statistics.

양적연구

B2

Research that focuses on quantifying the collection and analysis of data, often using statistical methods to generalize results across a population.

질적연구

B2

Research that focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and experiences from the subjects' perspective, often using interviews or observation.

수치화하다

B2

To express or represent something in terms of numerical values or numbers.

접점

B2

A point where two things meet or intersect. Metaphorically, it refers to a common ground or a point of connection between different ideas or groups.

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