HeyRuaHow to say “variable quantity” in Irish
- Irish:
- athraitheach
- English:
- variable quantity, variant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-ree-hukh” /ˈahɾˠɪhəx/
- Plural:
- athraithigh (variable quantities)
- Genitive singular:
- athraithigh, an athraithigh (e.g. luach an athraithigh, the value of the variable)
- Genitive plural:
- athraitheach, na n-athraitheach (e.g. liosta na n-athraitheach, the list of the variables)
What does “athraitheach” mean?
“Athraitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- variable quantity
- In mathematics or science, a quantity or factor that can take different values.Also: variable, unknown quantity, factor.
1 other meaning: variant
- 2variant
- A form or version of something that differs slightly from others of the same kind.Also: variant form, version.
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“Athraitheach” with the article
The plural of variable quantity in Irish is athraithigh. Here is athraitheach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athraitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athraitheach, the Irish word for variable quantity.
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Variable quantity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for variable quantity?
The Irish for variable quantity is athraitheach (pronounced “AH-ree-hukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athraithigh. Depending on context it can also mean variant.
How do you pronounce athraitheach in Irish?
Athraitheach is said like “AH-ree-hukh” (IPA /ˈahɾˠɪhəx/).
What is the plural of variable quantity in Irish?
The plural of athraitheach is athraithigh; with the article, na hathraithigh means “the variable quantities”. The genitive plural is athraitheach, as in liosta na n-athraitheach (the list of the variables).
Does athraitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athraitheach can mean variable quantity or variant, depending on context; the first is the most common. Athraitheach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning changeable.
Why does athraitheach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athraitheach (the variable quantity), a hathraitheach (her variable quantity), a n-athraitheach (their variable quantity), na hathraithigh (the variable quantities).
What is the opposite of 'athraitheach' in maths?
A fixed quantity is 'tairiseach', a constant, while 'athraitheach' is a variable.
