variable

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛəriəbəl/

noun

Definition of variable

variable (noun): An element or factor that is likely to vary or change

Example: Temperature is an important variable in the experiment.

Best for: learners who already know "factor" or "element"; GRE Verbal (Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence); SAT Reading & Writing (Words in Context).

Synonyms for variable

variable in a Sentence

  1. Temperature is an important variable in the experiment.

Why variable Matters for GRE & SAT

"variable" is a noun that means "An element or factor that is likely to vary or change" closely related to words like "factor", "element", "parameter". As a word starting with V, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "variable" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "variable" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (noun). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "variable" into long-term memory.

How to Remember variable

One effective way to remember "variable" (noun) is to group it with similar words you already know: "factor" and "element" and "parameter". When you encounter "variable" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "An element or factor that is likely to vary or change".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "variable" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

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  • vacuous — lacking intelligence or thought
  • valid — Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable

More Vocabulary Words Starting with V

  • vacillate — go back and forth with one's view
  • vacillate — To alternate between different opinions or actions
  • vacillate — go back and forth with one's view
  • vacuous — lacking intelligence or thought
  • vacuous — lacking intelligence or thought
  • valid — Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable
  • valid — Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable
  • valid — Having a sound basis; legally acceptable
  • valid — Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable
  • valid — Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable