Inconstant vs. Variable

Inconstant vs. Variable — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Inconstant and Variable

Inconstantadjective

Not constant; wavering.

Variableadjective

Able to vary.

variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity

Inconstantadjective

Unfaithful to a lover.

Variableadjective

Likely to vary.

Inconstantadjective

likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable;

inconstant affectionsan inconstant loverswear not by...the inconstant moon

Variableadjective

Marked by diversity or difference.

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Variableadjective

(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.

Variableadjective

(biology) Tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type.

Variablenoun

Something that is variable.

Variablenoun

Something whose value may be dictated or discovered.

There are several variables to consider here.

Variablenoun

(mathematics) A quantity that may assume any one of a set of values.

Variablenoun

(mathematics) A symbol representing a variable.

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Variablenoun

(programming) A named memory location in which a program can store intermediate results and from which it can read them.

Variablenoun

(astronomy) A variable star.

Variablenoun

(nautical) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.

Variablenoun

Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts.

Variablenoun

something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation;

the weather is one variable to be considered

Variablenoun

a quantity that can assume any of a set of values

Variablenoun

a star that varies noticeably in brightness

Variablenoun

a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity

Variableadjective

liable to or capable of change;

rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variablevariable windsvariable expenses

Variableadjective

marked by diversity or difference;

the varying angles of roof slopenature is infinitely variable

Variableadjective

(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied;

a variable capacitorvariable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights