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- [vair-ee-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɛər i ə bəl/
- /ˈveə.ri.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vair-ee-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɛər i ə bəl/
Definitions of variability word
- adjective variability apt or liable to vary or change; changeable: variable weather; variable moods. 1
- adjective variability capable of being varied or changed; alterable: a variable time limit for completion of a book. 1
- adjective variability inconstant; fickle: a variable lover. 1
- adjective variability having much variation or diversity. 1
- adjective variability Biology. deviating from the usual type, as a species or a specific character. 1
- adjective variability Astronomy. (of a star) changing in brightness. 1
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Origin of variability
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; late Middle English < Latin variābilis, equivalent to vari(us) various + -ābilis -able
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Parts of speech for Variability
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
variability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for variability
noun variability
- capriciousness — subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
- changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.
- impermanence — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
- inconstancy — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
Antonyms for variability
noun variability
- dependability — software reliability
- immobility — the quality or condition of being immobile or irremovable.
- immovability — incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.
- invariability — not variable; not changing or capable of being changed; static or constant.
- levelness — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
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