variety in English dictionary

  • variety

    Meanings and definitions of "variety"

    • Rare spelling of variety.
    • noun
      The quality of being varied; diversity.
    • noun
      A specific variation of something.
    • noun
      A number of different things.
    • noun
      A state of constant change.
    • noun
      (taxonomy)
      A rank in a taxonomic classification, below species and subspecies.
    • noun
      (cybernetics)
      The total number of distinct states of a system.
    • noun
      (cybernetics)
      Logarithm of the base 2 of the total number of distinct states of a system.
    • noun
      (linguistics)
      A term used for a specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is a dialect, accent, register, etc. and to its prestige level.
    • noun
      (algebra, esp. universal algebra)
      The class of all algebraic structures of a given signature satisfying a given set of identities.
    • noun
      The kind of theatrical entertainment given in variety shows.
    • noun
      The production of, or performance in, variety shows.
    • A principle of design concerned with diversity or contrast.
    • A collection of different things, generally related between them.
    • A form that differs from other forms of the language systematically and coherently.
    • A show with a variety of acts, often including music and comedy skits, especially on television.
    • A subdivision of a species which occurs through natural hybridization.
    • (taxonomical) variety
    • noun
      a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
    • noun
      a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
    • noun
      a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
    • noun
      a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
    • noun
      (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"
    • noun
      noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"

    Synonyms of "variety" in English dictionary

    mixed bag, diversity, form are the top synonyms of "variety" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of variety

    • variëty ( plural  variëties)
    • lm  liczba mnoga varieties
    • variety (plural varieties)
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