In climate studies, temperature is a variable that can shift dramatically with altitude, influencing the distribution of plant species across mountain slopes.
在气候研究中，温度是随海拔变化显著的变量，影响植物物种在山坡上的分布。
The philosopher's argument unfolds through a series of thought experiments, each one slightly modifying the conditions of the previous scenario in order to isolate exactly which variable determines whether an action counts as morally responsible.
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The sociologist's argument unfolds through a series of simplified hypothetical neighborhoods, each one adding a single new variable—housing density, then public transit access, then school quality—to isolate how each factor individually affects residents' reported sense of community.
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The economist's argument unfolds through a series of simplified hypothetical firms, each one adding a single new variable—labor cost, then automation level, then regulatory compliance cost—to isolate how each factor individually affects a firm's hiring decisions.
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Which choice best defines “variable”?
B — Changeable; n. factor that changes. “variable” means changeable; n. factor that changes.
Which word means “changeable; n. factor that changes”?
C — variable. “variable” means changeable; n. factor that changes.
variable — changeable; n. factor that changes. In Chinese: 可变的，变量.
variable is pronounced /ˈveriəbl/.
In climate studies, temperature is a variable that can shift dramatically with altitude, influencing the distribution of plant species across mountain slopes. (在气候研究中，温度是随海拔变化显著的变量，影响植物物种在山坡上的分布。)
changeable, fluctuating, inconsistent — all close in meaning to variable (changeable; n. factor that changes).
constant, stable — each the opposite of variable (changeable; n. factor that changes).
Yes. variable is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
vary(change)+able(can)