independent variable

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Synonyms: dependent variable, independent variables

Antonyms: dependent variable, independent variables

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|algebra}} In an [[equation]], any variable whose value is not [[dependent]] on any other in the equation.
2. {{lb|en|science}} The variable that is changed or [[manipulated]] in a series of [[experiment]]s.

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