Meaning 1neutral; planning, design, and technical contexts · 82%
Not fixed to one possibility, but able to change or be adjusted.
Natural examples
Die Arbeitszeiten sind variabel und lassen sich an den Stundenplan anpassen.
Working hours are flexible and can be adjusted to the class schedule.
Für das Regal brauchen wir eine variable Trennwand.
We need an adjustable divider for the shelf.
Der Preis bleibt variabel, bis die genaue Menge feststeht.
The price remains variable until the exact quantity is known.
Usage note
Variabel describes adjustable settings, prices, or quantities; in mathematics it can also name a changing quantity.
Mini-lesson: variabel
Not fixed to one possibility, but able to change or be adjusted. Variabel describes adjustable settings, prices, or quantities; in mathematics it can also name a changing quantity.
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