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 variety variety /vɝˈaɪəti/

noun

  1. () A collection containing a variety of sorts of things  ( miscellanea , miscellany , mixed bag , assortment , mixture , motley , potpourri , salmagundi , smorgasbord , variety )
    a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
     A great assortment of cars was on display
    a great assortment of cars was on display
     He had a variety of disorders
    he had a variety of disorders
     A veritable smorgasbord of religions
    a veritable smorgasbord of religions
  2. () Noticeable heterogeneity  ( diverseness , multifariousness , diversity , variety )
    noticeable heterogeneity
     A diversity of possibilities
    a diversity of possibilities
     The range and variety of his work is amazing
    the range and variety of his work is amazing
  3. () (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics  ( variety )
    (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
     Varieties are frequently recognized in botany
    varieties are frequently recognized in botany
  4. A difference that is usually pleasant  ( change , variety )
    a difference that is usually pleasant
     He goes to France for variety
    he goes to France for variety
     It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
    it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
  5. A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality  ( variety , form , sort , kind )
    a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
     Sculpture is a form of art
    sculpture is a form of art
     What kinds of desserts are there?
    what kinds of desserts are there?
  6. A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances  ( variety , variety show )
    a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances