thermally-variable
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/ˈθɜːrməli ˈvɛriəbl/
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/ˈθɜːməli ˈvɛəriəbl/
temperature-responsive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thermally-variable' originates from the combination of 'thermal,' derived from Greek 'thermos' meaning 'hot,' and 'variable,' from Latin 'variabilis,' meaning 'changeable.'
Historical Evolution
'thermos' transformed into the English word 'thermal,' and 'variabilis' became 'variable' in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'thermal' meant 'related to heat,' and 'variable' meant 'changeable.' Together, they describe something that changes with temperature.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of changing or being changed in response to temperature variations.
The thermally-variable material expanded when heated.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 04:25