noun

variability

variability, changeability, inconsistency

The data shows high variability.

The data shows high variability.

There is a lot of variability in the weather.

There is a lot of variability in the weather.

variability ((in sth.)) variability in something There is great variability in students' abilities.

Synonyms: changeability, inconsistency, fluctuation; Antonyms: stability, consistency, uniformity

From Latin 'variabilis' (changeable) + the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. Related to 'vary'.

Think of it as 'vary' + 'ability'. The ability or tendency to vary or change.

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