Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a variable manner; changeably; inconstantly; unsteadily.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb In a variable manner.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adverb In a variable manner.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb with variation; in a variable manner or to a variable degree

Etymologies

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variable +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • And even if those rates did not rise "variably", a mortgage with very little down is a guarantee that the new "owner" is so house poor that he or she will need other kinds of debt to get by - credit-card debt at 35 percent.

    Bill Totten's Weblog 2009

  • West winds, sustained around 15-20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph, have been mixed with variably sunny skies, a sprinkle or two, and temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s.

    PM Update: Wind the story through tomorrow Ian Livingston 2010

  • A variably cloudy day dominates, but light winds from the south pump in warmer conditions, and the sun should make occasional appearances.

    Forecast: Warm before winter storm Matt Rogers 2011

  • A variably cloudy day dominates, but light winds from the south pump in warmer conditions, and the sun should make occasional appearances.

    Capital Weather Gang: Significant snow possible late Wed. Matt Rogers 2011

  • What makes Mr. Piano's new pavilion just north of the BCAM an obvious relation is the architect's use of fitted slabs of gray travertine for the exterior, a north-facing "sawtooth" roof (like those of old factories) configured to capture variably filtered daylight, and his attempt to jazz things up by painting attached structures a bright scarlet - orange, popularly called "Renzo red."

    Nice Wing, Pity About the Art David Littlejohn 2010

  • Through Tonight: There could be a light shower or sprinkle into evening one or two places, then variably cloudy overnight.

    PM Update: Cool and mostly gloomy persists Ian Livingston 2010

  • Temperatures are warm for one more day, with highs 75-80 under variably cloudy skies.

    Forecast: Warm Columbus Day before cooling Jason Samenow 2010

  • Please use the online booking tool at www. thankyou.com for variably priced Travel Rewards.

    ThankYou Network Announces Changes To Its Rewards Program - The Consumerist 2009

  • Chances for a stray shower or two remain, but we should begin to see a bit more sun under variably cloudy skies.

    Forecast: More rain on the way Brian Jackson 2010

  • Sky cover ranges from variably cloudy on Friday to mostly sunny Saturday and Sunday.

    Forecast: November off to sunny, cool start Jason Samenow 2010

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