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multivariable

/ˌmʌltiˈveəriəbl/ /ˌmʌltivaˈriəbl/

Meanings
adjective
Concerning more than one variable.

Examples :

"The engineer needed to use multivariable calculus to design the bridge, as its strength depended on several factors like wind, weight, and temperature. "
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Related Words

Illustration bridge

bridge noun

/bɹɪd͡ʒ/

A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.

"The new bridge over the creek allows students to walk to school safely. "

Illustration variable

variable noun

/ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/

Something that is variable.

"The amount of time it takes to finish my homework is a variable; sometimes it takes me an hour, other times it takes much longer. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration strength

strength noun

/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

Illustration factors

factors noun

/ˈfæktəz/ /ˈfæktɚz/

A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

"The factor of the trading post bought the furs."

Illustration needed

needed verb

/ˈniːdɪd/

To have an absolute requirement for.

"Living things need water to survive."

Illustration engineer

engineer noun

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/

A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

"My brother is an engineer; he designs and builds bridges. "

Illustration concerning

concerning verb

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming school field trip concerns all the students in Grade 5. "

Illustration design

design noun

/dɪˈzaɪn/

A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

"The design for the new school library specifies the exact size of the reading room and the number of computers needed. "

Illustration calculus

calculus noun

/ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/

Calculation; computation.

"The monthly budget requires careful calculus to ensure we don't overspend. "

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration depended

depended verb

/dɪˈpɛndɪd/

(followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.

"We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."