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independent variable
noun [C] specializedDefinition
› a number or amount whose value does not depend on the value of another element in the same mathematical expression (= group of symbols representing an amount or idea) → Compare dependent variableNumerical relationships
(Definition of independent variable noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- arithmetical/arithmetic progression noun
- differential adjective
- differential noun (GAP)
- disproportionate adjective
- function noun (VALUE)
- geometric(al) progression noun
- index noun (COMPARISON)
- iteration noun
- pc
- percent adverb
- percentage noun (AMOUNT)
- percentile noun
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