vary vs variable

variable vs vary

vary is not a noun while variable is a noun.

vary is not an adjective while variable is an adjective.

vary is a verb but variable is not a verb.

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

vary (noun)	variable (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

vary (adjective)	variable (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

vary (verb)	variable (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 vary and variable

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