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va⋅ri⋅e⋅ty

  [vuh-rahy-i-tee] noun, plural -ties, adjective
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–noun
1. the state of being varied or diversified: to give variety to a diet.
2. difference; discrepancy.
3. a number of different types of things, esp. ones in the same general category: a large variety of fruits.
4. a kind or sort.
5. a different form, condition, or phase of something: varieties of pastry; a variety of economic reforms.
6. a category within a species, based on some hereditary difference.
7. a type of animal or plant produced by artificial selection.
8. 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).
9. Also called variety show. entertainment of mixed character, consisting of a number of individual performances or acts, as of singing, dancing, or skits. Compare vaudeville (def. 1).
–adjective
10. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a variety: a variety performer.
Origin:
1525–35; < L varietās, equiv. to vari(us) various + -etās, var. of -itās -ity after a vowel

Synonyms:
1. diversity, multiplicity. 3. assortment, collection, group. 5. kind, sort, class, species.

Antonyms:
1. sameness.

Usage note:
3, 5. 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. See also collective noun, number.
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va·ri·e·ty   (və-rī'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. va·ri·e·ties
  1. The quality or condition of being various or varied; diversity.
  2. A number or collection of varied things, especially of a particular group; an assortment: brought home a variety of snacks.
  3. A group that is distinguished from other groups by a specific characteristic or set of characteristics.
  4. Biology
    1. A taxonomic subdivision of a species consisting of naturally occurring or selectively bred populations or individuals that differ from the remainder of the species in certain minor characteristics.
    2. An organism, especially a plant, belonging to such a subdivision.
  5. A variety show.

[French variété, from Old French, from Latin varietās, varietāt-, from varius, various.]
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