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- [vuh-rahy-i-tee]
- /vəˈraɪ ɪ ti/
- /vəˈraɪəti/
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- [vuh-rahy-i-tee]
- /vəˈraɪ ɪ ti/
Definitions of variety word
- noun plural variety the state of being varied or diversified: to give variety to a diet. 1
- noun plural variety difference; discrepancy. 1
- noun plural variety a number of different types of things, especially ones in the same general category: a large variety of fruits. 1
- noun plural variety a kind or sort. 1
- noun plural variety a different form, condition, or phase of something: varieties of pastry; a variety of economic reforms. 1
- noun plural variety a category within a species, based on some hereditary difference. 1
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Origin of variety
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin varietās, equivalent to vari(us) various + -etās, variant of -itās -ity after a vowel
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Parts of speech for Variety
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
variety popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
variety usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for variety
noun variety
- breed — A breed of a pet animal or farm animal is a particular type of it. For example, terriers are a breed of dog.
- change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
- class — A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together.
- collectanea — a collection of excerpts from one or more authors; miscellany; anthology
- combo — A combo is a small group of musicians who play jazz, dance, or popular music.
Antonyms for variety
noun variety
- adequation — Equivalence.
- indistinguishability — The state of being indistinguishable.
- monotony — wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.
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