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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, especially ones in the same general category: a large variety of fruits.
4.
a kind or sort.
5.
EXPANDa 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.
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9.
COLLAPSEAlso 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.
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Variety show
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Origin:
1525–35; < Latin varietās, equivalent to vari(us) various + -etās, variant of -itās -ity after a vowel
1525–35; < Latin varietās, equivalent to vari(us) various + -etās, variant of -itās -ity after a vowel
Related forms
non·va·ri·e·ty, noun, plural non·va·ri·e·ties.
o·ver·va·ri·e·ty, noun
sub·va·ri·e·ty, noun, plural sub·va·ri·e·ties.
Synonyms
1. diversity, multiplicity. 3. assortment, collection, group. 5. kind, sort, class, species.
1. diversity, multiplicity. 3. assortment, collection, group. 5. kind, sort, class, species.
Antonyms
1. sameness.
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. EXPANDSee also collective noun, number.
COLLAPSE
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. EXPANDSee also collective noun, number.
COLLAPSE
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| variety show | |
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| a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances |
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