Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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uncertain | No | Yes | No | No |
variable | Yes | Yes | No | No |
uncertain (noun) | variable (noun) |
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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 |
uncertain (adjective) | variable (adjective) |
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not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown | liable to or capable of change |
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance | (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied |
not certain to occur; not inevitable | marked by diversity or difference |
not established or confirmed | |
ambiguous (especially in the negative) | |
not consistent or dependable | |
subject to change |