Definitions for variety

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variety va·ri·e·ty

Spelling: [vuh-rahy-i-tee]

IPA: /vəˈraɪ ɪ ti/

Variety is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 179 anagrams from letters in variety (aeirtvy).

Definitions for variety

noun

1. the state of being varied or diversified:
2. difference; discrepancy.
3. a number of different types of things, especially ones in the same general category:
4. a kind or sort.
5. a different form, condition, or phase of something:
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), freak1 (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

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a variety:

Origin of variety

1525-35; Latin varietās, equivalent to vari(us) various + -etās, variant of -itās -ity after a vowel

Examples for variety

Klaus espouses inflammatory views on a variety of subjects, some of which Cato happily embraced.

He was seated at a table with a variety of papers spread out before him.

A variety of systems were in place across countries like the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.

In the nearer ranks we may discern the variety of ingredients that compose the mass.

There is also a variety of scientific mysticism, if such an expression may be permitted.

But this approach can be troublesome for a variety of reasons.

The village was picturesque, in the variety of its edifices, though all were rude.

After the onions have been peeled, they may be cooked in a variety of ways.

Despite their variety, Turkers have something in common—a lack of power.

In this day and age, this “help” comes in a variety of forms, from creative writing courses to ghost writers.