variable vs vary

vary vs variable

variable is a noun but vary is not a noun.

variable is an adjective but vary is not an adjective.

variable is not a verb while vary is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
variable	Yes	Yes	No	No
vary	No	No	Yes	No

variable (noun)	vary (noun)
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

variable (adjective)	vary (adjective)
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

variable (verb)	vary (verb)
	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
	make something more diverse and varied
	be at variance with; be out of line with
	be subject to change in accordance with a variable

Difference between variable and vary

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