Definition

The quality or condition of being able to change or vary.

Example

The variability in weather patterns can affect agricultural production.

Conversation

Have you noticed the variability in the weather lately?

Yeah, it's been so unpredictable!

I prefer when there's more consistency than variability in the forecast.

Same here! It makes planning our weekends so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Variability → It is formed from "variabilis" (from Latin, meaning changeable) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "variability" refers to the quality of being changeable or the state of having variations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'changeable' ('variabilis') to remember that 'variability' means the quality of being able to change.

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