variable

[ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩]adj

Middle School

1

Able to vary or be varied.

2

Likely to vary.

3

Marked by diversity or difference.

4

Having no fixed quantitative value.

5

Tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

invariable

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

val van vax vaz vee ver vet via vic vig

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

bev blvd bova bove verb vrba brave adverb beaver behave