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variety

[ vuh-rahy-i-tee ]

noun

plural varieties.
  1. the state of being varied or diversified:

    to give variety to a diet.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:

  2. 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: , ,

  3. a kind or sort:

    This variety of yogurt is especially dense because it has very little whey.

  4. a particular form, condition, or phase of something:

    Artistic pursuits of every variety are represented here.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  5. a category within a species, based on some hereditary difference.
  6. a type of animal or plant produced by artificial selection.
  7. Philately. a stamp differing from others of the same issue through an accident other than an error of an artist or printer. Compare error ( def 8 ), freak 1( def 5 ).
  8. Older Use. difference; discrepancy.
  9. Also called vari顎僥ty show顎. entertainment of mixed character, consisting of a number of individual performances or acts, as of singing, dancing, or skits. Compare vaudeville ( def 1 ).


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a variety: variety performers.

    a variety store;

    variety performers.

variety

/ 惫蓹藞谤补瑟瑟迟瑟 /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being diversified or various
  2. a collection of unlike things, esp of the same general group; assortment
  3. a different form or kind within a general category; sort

    varieties of behaviour

    1. taxonomy a race whose distinct characters are insufficient to justify classification as a separate species; a subspecies
    2. horticulture stockbreeding a strain of animal or plant produced by artificial breeding
    1. entertainment consisting of a series of short unrelated performances or acts, such as comedy turns, songs, dances, sketches, etc
    2. ( as modifier )

      a variety show

鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage Note

As a collective noun, variety, when preceded by a, is often treated as a plural: A variety of inexpensive goods are sold here. When preceded by the, it is usually treated as a singular: The variety of products is small. collective noun.
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Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms

  • 苍辞苍顎卾补路谤颈顎侥路迟测 noun plural nonvarieties
  • 辞顎卾别谤路惫补路谤颈顎侥路迟测 noun
  • 蝉耻产顎卾补路谤颈顎侥路迟测 noun plural subvarieties
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of variety1

First recorded in 1525鈥35; from Latin 惫补谤颈别迟腻蝉, equivalent to vari(us) various ( def ) + -别迟腻蝉, variant of -颈迟腻蝉 -ity ( def ) after a vowel
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of variety1

C16: from Latin 惫补谤颈别迟腻蝉, from various
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Example Sentences

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A wide variety of opinion polls, however, suggest the public is less enthusiastic.

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The affable and well-liked Lakers legend often will give his observations on a variety of topics.

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The unassuming beauty of her singing adds much needed tonal variety.

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Tulleys Tulip Garden in Hatton, near Warwick, features more than 100 varieties of the flower with visitors able to tiptoe through them until 5 May.

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"Florence combines relatability with talent and star power, and she appeals to a wide variety of audiences thanks to balancing superhero movies and sci-fi with thoughtful dramas," Ms Smith said.

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