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   Va·ri·e·ty

   /vəˈrīədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony: "it's the variety that makes my job so enjoyable" Similar diversityvariationdiversificationmultifariousnessheterogeneityvariegationmany-sidednesschangedifferenceOpposite uniformity
   • ▪ a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality: "the center offers a variety of leisure activities" Similar assortmentmiscellanyrangearraycollectionselectionlineupmixturemedleymixed bagmixdiversitymultiplicitymotleymotley collectionpot-pourrirare:omnium gatherum
   • ▪ a thing which differs in some way from others of the same general class or sort; a type: "fifty varieties of fresh and frozen pasta" Similar sortkindtypeclasscategoryclassificationstyledescriptionstatusqualitynaturemannerdesignshapeformpatterngroupsetbracketgenrespeciesrankgenusfamilyorderbreedracestraingenerationvintagemakemodelbrandstampilkkidneycastgrainmoldstripe
   • ▪ a form of television or theater entertainment consisting of a series of different types of acts, such as singing, dancing, and comedy: "a variety show"
   • 2. a taxonomic category that ranks below subspecies (where present) or species, its members differing from others of the same subspecies or species in minor but permanent or heritable characteristics. Varieties are more often recognized in botany, in which they are designated in the style Apium graveolens var. dulce.
   • ▪ a cultivated form of a plant.
   • ▪ a plant or animal which varies in some trivial respect from its immediate parent or type.

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French variété or Latin varietas, from varius (see various).

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   the state of being varied or diversified: to give variety to a diet. 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. a kind or sort: This variety of yogurt is especially dense because it has very little whey.

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   Detailed Meaning of 'variety' It conveys the idea of a multitude of options, choices, or options that differ from one another in some significant way. Variety often implies a mix of distinct types, forms, or variations that offer a wide selection or diversity.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › variety_2Variety - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...

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   Definition of Variety in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › varietyVARIETY - 67 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to variety. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of variety. Variety is the spice of life. Synonyms. change diversity.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVARIETY definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   noun. us / vəˈrɑɪ·ɪ·t̬i/ Add to word list Add to word list. B1 [ no plural ] a lot of different activities, situations, people, etc.: I need more variety in my life. a variety of something/someone. A2. many different types of things or people: Ben has done a variety of jobs. plural varieties. a different type of something: a new variety of potato.

7. www.wordsmyth.netvariety | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   The meaning of variety. Definition of variety. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. theconversation.com › food-variety-is-important-for-ourFood variety is important for our health – but the definition ...

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   Nov 9, 2020 · Published: November 9, 2020 6:18am EST. Many dietary guidelines fail to define what “variety” means. Ekaterina Kondratova/ Shutterstock. It’s well known that a healthy diet can help reduce...