variablecondition
nounUK /ˈveəriəbl kənˈdɪʃn/
US /ˈveriəbl kənˈdɪʃn/
A variable condition is a situation that can change.
The weather is a variable condition, so bring a jacket just in case.
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2. In science, a factor in an experiment that can be changed or adjusted.
The scientist changed the variable condition to see how the plant grew.
3. A state of health or fitness that is not steady and may improve or worsen.
His variable condition meant the doctor checked on him every hour.
4. A term in math or computing for a value that is not fixed.
The program uses a variable condition to decide which path to take.