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variety
[vuh-rahy-i-tee]
noun
plural
varietiesthe state of being varied or diversified.
to give variety to a diet.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:a number of different types of things, especially ones in the same general category.
A variety of tropical plants dominate the hotel porch.
The variety of baked goods is impressive.
Synonyms: , ,a kind or sort.
This variety of yogurt is especially dense because it has very little whey.
a particular form, condition, or phase of something.
Artistic pursuits of every variety are represented here.
Synonyms: , , ,a category within a species, based on some hereditary difference.
a type of animal or plant produced by artificial selection.
Philately.a stamp differing from others of the same issue through an accident other than an error of an artist or printer.
Older Use.difference; discrepancy.
Also called variety show.entertainment of mixed character, consisting of a number of individual performances or acts, as of singing, dancing, or skits.
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a variety: variety performers.
a variety store;
variety performers.
variety
/ əˈɪɪɪ /
noun
the quality or condition of being diversified or various
a collection of unlike things, esp of the same general group; assortment
a different form or kind within a general category; sort
varieties of behaviour
taxonomy a race whose distinct characters are insufficient to justify classification as a separate species; a subspecies
horticulture stockbreeding a strain of animal or plant produced by artificial breeding
entertainment consisting of a series of short unrelated performances or acts, such as comedy turns, songs, dances, sketches, etc
( as modifier )
a variety show
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonvariety noun
- overvariety noun
- subvariety noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of variety1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of variety1
Example Sentences
Generalist creatures, those that can thrive in a variety of environments, will most easily adapt to city life and may go on to decimate native species.
Furriers in the UK sell a variety of fur that has been imported from other countries.
Your book also features a variety of other examples and impacts that could enhance democracy.
That sounds like an argument for half the budget, double the jokes and a variety of Uncrustables at the craft services table.
Vendors were selling a variety of colorful national flags in downtown L.A. on Wednesday, but Axel Martinez settled on one with with Old Glory on one half and the Mexican flag on the other.
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