Veränderlichen

Veränderlichen is a term rooted in the German adjective verändertlich? The base form is veränderlich, meaning changeable or variable. In common usage, it describes things that can change under certain conditions or over time. The noun form Veränderliche (plural: Veränderliche) is used in more technical or formal contexts to denote elements that may vary, such as variables in a model or parameters in an experiment.

In mathematics and the sciences, Veränderliche typically refers to quantities that can take different values. The distinction is often made between veränderliche Größen (variable quantities) and konstante Größen (constants). Examples include the variable x in algebra, temperature in a physical system, or random variables in statistics. These Veränderliche are the objects of study when describing relationships, dependencies, or dynamic behavior.

In linguistics, veränderlich or Veränderliche can describe forms that change according to grammatical context, such as inflectional endings in words that express case, number, or tense. The term highlights the contrast with unveränderlich or invariant forms, which do not change with context.

In computing and data modeling, Veränderliche encompass configurable parameters, user inputs, and state variables that a system can modify during operation or over time.

See also: variable, constant, parameter, inflection, morphology

Note: Die genaue Nutzung of Veränderliche can vary by discipline; in many everyday German contexts, describe something as veränderlich or variable rather than using the noun form.