variables

Meanings

• noun

  A container that holds values in a computer program.

  - "The variable x stores the value 5."
  - "The value of the variable y is updated in the loop."

• noun

  A term that can take different values in a mathematical expression.

  - "Let x be the root of the equation."
  - "Solve for x in the equation 2x + 3 = 7."

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Antonyms

constant , invariable

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Synonyms

variable quantity , changeable , parameter

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Variants

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variable , variables , dependent variable , dependent variables , dummy variable , dummy variables , independent variable , independent variables , random variable , random variables , variate

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Etymology

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The term 'variable' comes from the Latin word 'variabilis', meaning 'changeable'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'variable' in mathematics was by the Italian mathematician Bonaventura Cavalieri in 1595.

2. In computer programming, variables can be of different data types, such as integers, strings, or arrays.

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Related Concepts

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1. Constants: Values that do not change throughout a mathematical expression or computer program.

2. Algebra: The branch of mathematics that deals with equations and the manipulation of symbols.

3. Calculus: The branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and the study of functions.

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Culture

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Variables have been used extensively in mathematics, science, and computer programming to represent unknowns, constants, and values that can change. They are a fundamental concept in algebra and calculus, and are essential in solving equations and modeling real-world phenomena.

How to Memorize "variables"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container or box to represent a variable.
   - Imagine assigning a value to the variable by placing it inside the container.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the variable with a specific letter or symbol.
   - Link the variable to a real-world object or concept.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Varies Like X' to remember the meaning of variable.
   - Create a sentence using the variable to help remember its value.

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