Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Variable”
Something that changes or is not always the same.
Word Family of Variable
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The weather has been variable this week. B1
- Her performance at work is variable depending on stress levels. B2
- Internet speed can be variable in rural areas. B2
Word Form Patterns for Variable
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: variable → variably.
Origin and Word Formation of Variable
From Latin variabilis, from variare (to change, differ).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Variable
Wrong: The temperature was very variable yesterday.
Correct: The temperature was highly variable yesterday.
'Highly variable' is more natural collocation than 'very variable' in formal contexts.
Wrong: The temperature was very variable yesterday.
Correct: The temperature was highly variable yesterday.
'Highly variable' is more natural collocation than 'very variable' in formal contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Variable
What are the word forms of “variable”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “variable”?
“variable” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “variable” come from?
From Latin variabilis, from variare (to change, differ).