Variableness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈver-ē-ə-bəl/ var·i·able

Meaning & Definition of Variableness

Variableness (adjective)

  1. able or apt to vary, subject to variation or changes
  2. fickle, inconstant
  3. characterized by variations

Variableness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in flexibility, variability

    similar: changeability, flexibility, mutability, variability, arbitrariness, fickleness, inconstancy, irregularity, volatileness, volatility, eccentricity, flakiness, mercurialness, moodiness, unpredictability, willfulness, caprice, capriciousness, freakishness, impulsiveness, whimsicality, whimsicalness
    opposite: levelheadedness, practicality, reasonability, reasonableness, fastness, firmness, fixedness, immovability, immovableness, immutability, inflexibility, invariability, changelessness, constancy, stability, steadfastness, steadiness

Related Entry: Variable (adjective)

Variable is a different word from Variableness. The synonyms below are for variable, not for variableness.

  1. capable of being readily changed

    "a variable expense that we could reduce if we needed to"

    similar: adaptable, adjustable, alterable, changeable, elastic, flexible, fluid, malleable, modifiable, pliable
    related: changing, fluctuating, inconstant, labile, unstable, unsteady, varying, versatile
    opposite: established, fixed, immutable, inelastic, inflexible, invariable, nonmalleable, ramrod, set, unadaptable, unalterable, unbudgeable, unchangeable
    near: constant, stable, steady, unchanging, uniform, unvarying

  2. likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly

    "highly variable income from his job as a real estate agent"

    similar: capricious, changeable, changeful, fickle, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconsistent, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, skittish, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, volatile, up in the air
    related: aimless, arbitrary, desultory, erratic, haphazard, hit-or-miss, irregular, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, ambivalent, hesitating, shaky, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillating, wavering, dicey, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, adaptable, mobile, protean, versatile
    opposite: certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled, stable, stationary, steady, unchangeable, unchanging, unvarying
    near: equable, even, uniform, abiding, durable, lasting, permanent, persistent, dependable, reliable, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Variableness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Variableness:

changeability, flexibility, mutability, variability, arbitrariness, fickleness, inconstancy, irregularity, volatileness, volatility, eccentricity, flakiness, mercurialness, moodiness, unpredictability, willfulness, caprice, capriciousness, freakishness, impulsiveness, whimsicality, whimsicalness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Variableness

Words with the opposite meaning of Variableness:

levelheadedness, practicality, reasonability, reasonableness, fastness, firmness, fixedness, immovability, immovableness, immutability, inflexibility, invariability, changelessness, constancy, stability, steadfastness, steadiness

Word Forms of Variableness

Derived words: variability (noun), variableness (noun), variably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Variableness

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin variābilis "changeable," from Latin variāre "to make changeable, vary" + -ābilis -able

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Variableness

What does "Variableness" mean?

"Variableness" means able or apt to vary, subject to variation or changes. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: able or apt to vary, subject to variation or changes.

What is another word for "Variableness"?

Other words for "Variableness" include changeability, flexibility, mutability, variability, arbitrariness, fickleness, inconstancy and irregularity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Variableness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Variableness"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Variableness". Common alternatives include changeability, flexibility, mutability, variability, arbitrariness, fickleness, inconstancy, irregularity, volatileness and volatility.

What is the opposite of "Variableness"?

Antonyms of "Variableness" include levelheadedness, practicality, reasonability, reasonableness, fastness, firmness, fixedness and immovability.

Is "Variableness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Variableness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Variableness"?

"Variableness" is pronounced /ˈver-ē-ə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as var·i·able.

What is the origin of the word "Variableness"?

"Variableness" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin variābilis "changeable," from Latin variāre "to make changeable, vary" + -ābilis -able. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Variableness" meaning "as in flexibility, variability"?

When "Variableness" (noun) means as in flexibility, variability, synonyms include changeability, flexibility, mutability, variability, arbitrariness and fickleness. Opposites in this sense include levelheadedness, practicality, reasonability and reasonableness.