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infinitesimal vs variable

variable vs infinitesimal

infinitesimal and variable both are nouns.

infinitesimal and variable both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
infinitesimal Yes Yes No No
variable Yes Yes No No
As nouns, variable is a hypernym of infinitesimal; that is, variable is a word with a broader meaning than infinitesimal:
  • infinitesimal: (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit
  • variable: a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Other hypernyms of infinitesimal include variable quantity.
infinitesimal (noun) variable (noun)
(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit 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
a star that varies noticeably in brightness
infinitesimal (adjective) variable (adjective)
infinitely or immeasurably small liable to or capable of change
(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied
marked by diversity or difference
Difference between infinitesimal and variable

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