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variable response

[/ˈvɛriəbəl rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: variable responses
resposta variável
1. A response or reaction that differs or changes depending on circumstances, conditions, or individual factors
The medication showed variable response among different patients.
O medicamento mostrou resposta variável entre diferentes pacientes.
2. In psychology and behavioral science, a reaction that is not consistent or predictable across similar stimuli or situations
The students demonstrated variable response to the teaching methodology.
Os alunos demonstraram resposta variável à metodologia de ensino.
3. In engineering and technology, output or behavior that changes based on input parameters or operating conditions
The system exhibited variable response times depending on network load.
O sistema apresentou tempos de resposta variáveis dependendo da carga da rede.
Synonyms
inconsistent responsedifferential responsemixed responsevaried response
Antonyms
consistent responseuniform responsepredictable responsefixed response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta variável
Standard usage in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
resposta variável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in medical and scientific literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

mixed bag of responses
hit or miss response
different strokes for different folks
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