Main Entry: var·i·a·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌver-ē-ˈā-shən, ˌvar-\

Function: noun

1 : divergence in one or more characteristics of an organism or biotype from those typical of or usual for its group
2 : something (as an individual or group) that exhibits variation

—var·i·a·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-^əl\ adjective