variety
variety /vɝˈaɪəti/
noun
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A collection containing a variety of sorts of things
(
miscellanea
, miscellany
, mixed bag
, motley
, assortment
, mixture
, 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
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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
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)
(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
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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
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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?
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A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
(
variety
, variety show
)
a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances