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(de-pend-ent-var-i-a-ble) 7 syllables

Definition

noun. a variable that changes in response to another variable.

Example Sentence

A dependent variable is dependent on the independent variable.

More Example Sentences

We measured the dependent variable carefully.

Synonyms

response variable; outcome variable

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