independent variable

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independent variable (plural independent variables)

  1. (algebra) In an equation, any variable whose value is not dependent on any other in the equation.
    Coordinate term: dependent variable
    In the equation z = x2 + y, x and y are the independent variables.
  2. (sciences) The variable that is changed or manipulated in a series of experiments.
    Coordinate term: dependent variable

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