Variable
(adjective)
- Likely to change or subject to change.
- Able to take different values.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from late latin variabilis, from latin variare 'to vary'. the noun use dates from the mid 17th century.
Examples:
- The weather in this region is highly variable.
- Inflation is one of the most variable economic indicators.
- The stock market is notorious for its variable returns.
- The cost of living is highly variable depending on where you live.
- The quality of the product can be variable.