An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Math.: A variable whose value depends on the value assigned to another value. For example, in the equation y = 2x, the value of y depends on that of x. See also → independent variable.

→ dependent; → variable.

Math.: A variable whose value determines the value of other variables. For example, x, in the expression y = f(x), is the independent variable. See also → dependent variable.

→ independent; → variable.