variablerate

adjective
UK /ˈveəriəbl reɪt/
US /ˈveriəbl reɪt/

A variable rate is a price that can go up or down over time.

Our loan has a variable rate, so the payment changes each month.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A charge for a service that changes based on how much you use it.

The electric company uses a variable rate, so bills are higher in summer.

3. A speed or level that is not fixed and can change.

The machine runs at a variable rate depending on the load.

4. A pricing plan where the cost depends on demand or time.

Ride-sharing apps often use a variable rate during busy hours.