independent variable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In an equation, any variable whose value is not dependent on any other in the equation.
  2. The variable that is changed or manipulated in a series of experiments.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

independent variable independent variables

Related words

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