variety
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.va·ri·e·ty
noun \və-ˈrī-ə-tē\ plural va·ri·e·ties
Definition of VARIETY
1
: the quality or state of having different forms or types : multifariousness
2
: a number or collection of different things especially of a particular class : assortment
3
a : something differing from others of the same general kind : sort b : any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
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See Examples of VARIETY
- I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.
- My life needs more variety.
Origin of VARIETY
Middle French or Latin; Middle French varieté, from Latin varietat-, varietas, from varius various
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to VARIETY
va·ri·e·ty
noun \və-ˈrī-ət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; va·ri·e·ties
Medical Definition of VARIETY
: any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
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