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variable quantities

[ˈvɛriəbəl ˈkwɑntɪtiz]
nounpl: variable quantities
grandezas variáveis
1. Quantities or amounts that can change or vary in value; in mathematics, values that are not fixed and can take different numerical amounts
In the equation y = 2x + 3, both x and y are variable quantities.
Na equação y = 2x + 3, tanto x quanto y são grandezas variáveis.
2. Factors or elements in a study or experiment that are not constant and may differ across different conditions or observations
The researchers controlled for several variable quantities in their study.
Os pesquisadores controlaram várias grandezas variáveis em seu estudo.
Synonyms
variablesvarying quantitieschangeable quantitiesfluctuating values
Antonyms
constant quantitiesfixed quantitiesinvariable quantitiesstatic values

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grandezas variáveis
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese mathematics and science
Portugal
quantidades variáveis
More literal translation used in Portuguese Portuguese
Academic/Technical
variáveis
Shortened form commonly used in mathematical contexts across all regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

dependent and independent variable quantities
range of variable quantities
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