Variability in Irish (Inathraitheacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for variability?

The Irish for variability is inathraitheacht (pronounced “IN-ah-rih-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “variability” in Irish

Irish:: inathraitheacht
English:: variability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “IN-ah-rih-hukht” /ˈɪnˠahɾˠəhəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: inathraitheachta, na hinathraitheachta (e.g. tomhas na hinathraitheachta, measure of variability)

What does “inathraitheacht” mean?

variability: The quality of being changeable or able to vary, especially in science or statistics.Also: changeability, variableness.

“Inathraitheacht” with the article

Here is inathraitheacht after the article (an t-alt).

an inathraitheacht

the variability

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Inathraitheacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using inathraitheacht, the Irish word for variability.

Tá inathraitheacht mhór sna torthaí.

There is great variability in the results.

Rinneamar staidéar ar an inathraitheacht sa teocht.

We studied the variability in temperature.

Is deacair tomhas na hinathraitheachta a dhéanamh.

Measuring the variability is difficult.

Laghdaigh an inathraitheacht le himeacht ama.

The variability decreased over time.

Tá inathraitheacht na haimsire ag cur isteach orainn.

The variability of the weather is affecting us.

Léiríonn an graf inathraitheacht na sonraí.

The graph shows the variability of the data.

Níl mórán inathraitheachta sa sampla seo.

There is not much variability in this sample.

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Variability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for variability?

The Irish for variability is inathraitheacht (pronounced “IN-ah-rih-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce inathraitheacht in Irish?

Inathraitheacht is said like “IN-ah-rih-hukht” (IPA /ˈɪnˠahɾˠəhəxt̪ˠ/).

Does inathraitheacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for inathraitheacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does inathraitheacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an inathraitheacht (the variability), a hinathraitheacht (her variability), a n-inathraitheacht (their variability).

How does 'inathraitheacht' differ from 'athraitheacht'?

'Athraitheacht' means variation that actually occurs, while 'inathraitheacht' means the capacity to vary, variability, from 'inathraithe' (variable).

Variability in Irish (Inathraitheacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage