• a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
• a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a Variable quantity
• something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation; "the weather is one Variable to be considered"
• a star that varies noticeably in brightness
• (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied; "a Variable capacitor"; "Variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights"
• liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously Variable"; "Variable winds"; "Variable expenses"
• marked by diversity or difference; "the varying angles of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely Variable"

'Variable' in other languages