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Variety is the spice of life.

IDM ความหลากหลาย  ความเปลี่ยนแปลง ทำให้ ชีวิต น่าสนใจ  kwam-lak-lai-kwam-pian-plang-hai-che-wid-na-son-jai

 

variability

N ความผันแปร  ความ เปลี่ยน เปล ง  changeableness mutability unsteadiness kwam-pan-paen

 

variable

ADJ ซึ่ง เปลี่ยนแปลง ได้  ซึ่ง ไม่แน่ นอน  ซึ่ง แปรปรวน  changeable inconstant uneven reliable stable sueng-plian-plaeng-dai

 

variable

N ตัวแปร  factor tua-prae

 

variableness

N การเปลี่ยนแปลง  การผันแปร  kan-plian-plaeng

 

variably

ADV อย่าง เปลี่ยนแปลง  yang-plian-plaeng

 

variance

N การเปลี่ยนแปลง  การ แปรปรวน  การ แปรผัน  diversity heterogeneity likeness similarity kan-plian-plaeng

 

variant

ADJ ต่าง จาก ปกติ  different irregular tang-jak-pok-ka-ti

 

variant

ADJ ที่ เปลี่ยนแปลง  ที่ แปรผัน  divergent modified various ti-plian-plaeng

 

variant

N สิ่ง ที่ ผันแปร  สิ่ง ที่ แตกต่าง กัน  ตัวแปร  alternative modification variation sing-ti-pan-paen

 

variation

N การเปลี่ยนแปลง  ความเปลี่ยนแปลง  ความแตกต่าง  change difference multiformity permanence stability kan-plian-plaeng

 

variational

ADJ เกี่ยวกับ การเปลี่ยนแปลง  ซึ่ง แตกต่าง  kiao-kab-kan-plian-plaeng

 

varicella

N โรค อีสุกอีใส  chicken pox rok-i-suk-i-sai

 

varicolored

ADJ หลากหลาย สี  multicolored lak-lai-si

 

varicose

ADJ บวม ขึ้น  โต ขึ้น  พอง  tumid swollen buam-kuen

 

varicose vain

N เส้นเลือด ขอด  เส้นเลือด โป่ง พอง  sen-luead-kod

 

varicosity

N การ พอง  การบวม ขึ้น  kan-pong

 

varied

ADJ แตกต่าง กัน  ต่างๆ  นานา  คละ กัน ไป  หลากหลาย  หลาย รูปแบบ  assorted discrete various unvaried uniform taek-tang-kan

 

variedly

ADV อย่าง แตกต่าง กัน  อย่าง คละ กัน ไป  yang-taek-tang-kan

 

variegate

VT ทำให้ แตกต่าง กัน  ทำให้ เป็น หลาย รูปแบบ  ทำให้ มี หลากหลาย  diversify tam-hai-taek-tang-kan

 

variegated

ADJ ซึ่ง มี หลาก สี  colorful chequered multcolored rainbow-colored sueng-mi-lak-si

 

variegated

ADJ หลากหลาย  หลาย ประเภท  แตกต่าง กัน  diverse varied lak-lai

 

variegation

N การ ทำให้ แตกต่าง  การ ทำให้ หลากหลาย  ความแตกต่าง กัน  ความหลากหลาย  diversity sameness homogeneity uniformity kan-tam-hai-taek-tang

 

variegation

N ความหลากหลาย สีสัน (โดยเฉพาะ ต้นไม้  ความหลากหลาย  rainbow spectrum striation kwam-lak-lai-si-san

 

varietal

ADJ เกี่ยวกับ ชนิด ต่างๆ  หลากหลาย  หลาก ชนิด  kiao-kab-cha-nid-tang-tang

 

varietally

ADV อย่าง หลากหลาย  yang-lak-lai

 

variety

N ความหลากหลาย  การ มี หลาย รูปแบบ  array collection range kwam-lak-lai

 

variety

N ประเภท  ชนิด  หรือ ลักษณะ  กลุ่ม ที่ มี ลักษณะ  ชนิด  หรือ ประเภท ต่างกัน  category kind order rank type pra-ped-cha-nid-rue-lak-sa-na

 

variform

ADJ ซึ่ง มี รูปแบบ แตกต่าง กัน  ที่ มี หลากหลาย รูปแบบ  diverse various sueng-mi-rup-baeb-taek-tang-kan

 

variola

N ไข้ทรพิษ  smallpox kai-to-ra-pid

 

variorum

N คำ อรรถาธิบาย  kam-an-ta-ti-bai

 

various

ADJ ซึ่ง แตกต่าง กัน  หลากหลาย  ต่าง ชนิด  ต่าง ประเภท  สารพัด  different diverse alike same uniform sueng taek-tang-kan

 

variously

ADV อย่าง แตกต่าง กัน  อย่าง หลากหลาย  yang-taek-tang-kan

 

variousness

N ความแตกต่าง กัน  ความหลากหลาย  kwam-taek-tang-kan

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

VARI

n.In zoology, a species of quadruped, the maucauco or Lemur catta of Linne, having its tail marked with rings of black and white; a native of Madagascar. The vari of Buffon is the black maucauco, L. macaco of Linne, with the neck bearded, like a ruff.

 

VARIABLE

a. 1. That may vary or alter; capable of alteration in any manner; changeable; as variable winds or seasons; variable colors.
2. Susceptible of change; liable to change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable.
His heart I know, how variable and vain.
3. In mathematics, subject to continual increase or decrease; in opposition to constant, retaining the same value.

 

VARIABLE

n.In mathematics, a quantity which is in a state of continual increase or decrease. The indefinitely small quantity by which a variable is continually increased or diminished, is called its differential, and the method of finding these quantities, the differential calculus.

 

VARIABLENESS

n. 1. Susceptibility of change; liableness or aptness to alter; changeableness; as the variableness of the weather.
2. Inconstancy; fickleness; unsteadiness; levity; as the variableness of human passions.

 

VARIABLY

adv. Changeably; with alteration; in an inconstant or fickle manner.

 

VARIANCE

n.[See Vary. ] 1. In law, an alteration of something formerly laid in a writ; or a difference between a declaration and a writ, or the deed on which it is grounded.
2. Any alteration or change of condition.
3. Difference that produces dispute or controversy; disagreement; dissension; discord. A mere variance may become a war. Without a spirit of condescension, there will be an everlasting variance.
1. At variance, in disagreement; in a state of difference or want of agreement.
2. In a state of dissension or controversy; in a state of enmity.

 

VARIATE

v.t. 1. To alter; to make different.
2. To vary. [A bad word. ]

 

VARIATION

n.[L. variatio. See Vary. ] 1. Alteration; a partial change in the form, position, state or qualities of the same thing; as a variation of color in different lights; a variation in the size of a plant from day to day; the unceasing, though slow variation of language; a variation in a soil from year to year. Our opinions are subject to continual variations.
The essences of things are conceived not capable of such variation.
2. Difference; change from one to another.
In some other places are born more females than males; which, upon this variation of proportion, I recommend to the curious.
3. In grammar, change of termination of nouns and adjectives, constituting what is called case, number and gender; as the variation of words.
4. Deviation; as a variation of a transcript from the original.
5. In astronomy, the variation of the moon is the third inequality in her motion; by which, when out of the quadratures, her true place differs from her place twice equated.
6. In geography and navigation, the deviation of the magnetic needle from the true north point; called also declination.
The variation of the needle at New Haven, in 182 , as ascertained from the mean of numerous observations made by Professor Fisher, was 4 degrees 25.42 ' west.
7. In music, the different manner of singing or playing the same air or tune, by subdividing the notes into several others of less value, or by adding graces, yet so that the tune itself may be discovered through all its embellishments.

 

VARICOCELE

n.[L. varix, a dilated vein, and Gr. a tumor. ] In surgery, a varicous enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord; or more generally, a like enlargement of the veins of the scrotum.

 

VARICOSE, VARICOUS

a.[L. varicosus, having enlarged veins.] 1. Preternaturally enlarged, or permanently dilated, as a vein.
2. Swelled; puffy; as an ulcer on the legs of beasts.

 

VARIED

pp. of vary. Altered; partially changed; changed.

 

VARIEGATE

v.t.[L. vario, varius. See Vary. ] To diversify in external appearance; to mark with different colors; as, to variegate a floor with marble of different colors. The shells are filled with a white spar, which variegates and adds to the beauty of the stone.
Ladies like variegated tulips show.

 

VARIEGATED

pp. Diversified in colors or external appearance. Variegated leaves, in botany, are such as are irregularly marked with white or yellow spots.

 

VARIEGATING

ppr. Diversifying with colors.

 

VARIEGATION

n.The act of diversifying, or state of being diversified by different colors; diversity of colors.

 

VARIETY

n.[L. varietas, from vario, to vary. ] 1. Intermixture of different things, or of things different in form; or a succession of different things.
Variety is nothing else but a continued novelty.
The variety of colors depends on the composition of light.
2. One thing of many which constitute variety. In this sense, it has a plural; as the varieties of a species.
3. Difference; dissimilitude.
There is a variety in the tempers of good men.
4. Variation; deviation; change from a former state. [Little used. ]
5. Many and different kinds. The shopkeeper has a great variety of cottons and silks.
He wants to do a variety of good things.
6. In natural history, a difference not permanent or invariable, but occasioned by an accidental change; as a variety of any species of plant.
Naturalists formerly erred very much in supposing an accidental variety of plants, animals or minerals, to be a distinct species. Ray has established a good test for varieties in botany. A plant is distinct, which propagates itself in its own form by its seed; but when the difference disappears in the new plant, it is only a variety. Variety then is a difference between individuals, not permanent nor important enough to constitute a distinct species; such as in size, color, fullness, curling, etc.
7. Different sort; as varieties of soil or land.

 

VARIOLITE

n.[L. varius and Gr. stone. ] In mineralogy, a kind of porphyritic rock, in which the imbedded substances are imperfectly crystallized, or are rounded, giving the stone a spotted appearance.
Variolites are fragments of primitive gladular rocks.

 

VARIOLOID

n.[L. variolae and Gr. form. ] The name recently given to a disease resembling the small pox.

 

VARIOLOUS

a.[L. variolae, from vario, to diversify. ] Pertaining to or designating the small pox.

 

VARIOUS

a.[L. varius, See Vary. ] 1. different; several; manifold; as men of various names and various occupations.
2. Changeable; uncertain; unfixed.
The names of mixed modes - are very various and doubtful.
3. Unlike each other; diverse.
So many and so various laws are giv'n.
4. Variegated; diversified.

 

VARIOUSLY

adv. In different ways; with change; with diversity; as objects variously represented; flowers variously colored. The human system is variously affected by different medicines.

 

VARIX

n.[L.] 1. An uneven swelling of a dilated vein.
2. In beasts, a sort of puffy dilatation or enlargement in some part of a vein, forming a kind of knot.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

VARI

Va "ri, n. Etym: [Cf. F. vari. ] (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: The ringtailed lemur (Lemur catta ) of Madagascar. Its long tail is annulated with black and white.

 

VARIABILITY

Va `ri *a *bil "i *ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. variabilité. ]

 

1. The quality or state of being variable; variableness.

 

2. (Biol.)

 

Defn: The power possessed by living organisms, both animal and vegetable, of adapting themselves to modifications or changes in their environment, thus possibly giving rise to ultimate variation of structure or function.

 

VARIABLE

Va "ri *a *ble, a. Etym: [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable. ]

 

1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.

 

2. Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable. Lest that thy love prove likewise variable. Shak. His heart, I know, how variable and vain! Milton. Variable exhaust (Steam Eng. ), a blast pipe with an adjustable opening. -- Variable quantity (Math. ), a variable. -- Variable stars (Astron.), fixed stars which vary in their brightness, usually in more or less uniform periods.

 

Syn. -- Changeable; mutable; fickle; wavering; unsteady; versatile; inconstant.

 

VARIABLE

VARIABLE Va "ri *a *ble, n.

 

1. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change.

 

2. (Math. )

 

Defn: A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, x and y are variables.

 

3. (Naut. ) (a ) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force. (b ) pl.

 

Defn: Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts. Independent variable (Math. ), that one of two or more variables, connected with each other in any way whatever, to which changes are supposed to be given at will. Thus, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, if arbitrary changes are supposed to be given to x, then x is the independent variable, and y is called a function of x. There may be two or more independent variables in an equation or problem. Cf. Dependent variable, under Dependent.

 

VARIABLENESS

VARIABLENESS Va "ri *a *ble *ness, n.

 

Defn: The quality or state of being variable; variability. James i. 17.

 

VARIABLY

VARIABLY Va "ri *a *bly, adv.

 

Defn: In a variable manner.

 

VARIANCE

Va "ri *ance, n. Etym: [L. variantia.]

 

1. The quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation.

 

2. Difference that produce dispute or controversy; disagreement; dissension; discord; dispute; quarrel. That which is the strength of their amity shall prove the immediate author of their variance. Shak.

 

3. (Law )

 

Defn: A disagreement or difference between two parts of the same legal proceeding, which, to be effectual, ought to agree, -- as between the writ and the declaration, or between the allegation and the proof. Bouvier. A variance, in disagreement; in a state of dissension or controversy; at enmity. "What cause brought him so soon at variance with himself " Milton.

 

VARIANT

Va "ri *ant, a. Etym: [L. varians, p. pr. of variare to change: cf. F.variant. See Vary. ]

 

1. Varying in from, character, or the like; variable; different; diverse.

 

2. Changeable; changing; fickle. [Obs. ] He is variant, he abit [abides ] nowhere. Chaucer.

 

VARIANT

Va "ri *ant, n. Etym: [Cf. F. variante. ]

 

Defn: Something which differs in form from another thing, though really the same; as, a variant from a type in natural history; a variant of a story or a word.

 

VARIATE

Va "ri *ate, v. t. & i. Etym: [L. variatus, p. p. of variare. See Vary. ]

 

Defn: To alter; to make different; to vary.

 

VARIATION

Va `ri *a "tion, n. Etym: [OE. variatioun, F. variation, L. variatio.See Vary. ]

 

1. The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing; modification; alternation; mutation; diversity; deviation; as, a variation of color in different lights; a variation in size; variation of language. The essences of things are conceived not capable of any such variation. Locke.

 

2. Extent to which a thing varies; amount of departure from a position or state; amount or rate of change.

 

3. (Gram. )

 

Defn: Change of termination of words, as in declension, conjugation, derivation, etc.

 

4. (Mus. )

 

Defn: Repetition of a theme or melody with fanciful embellishments or modifications, in time, tune, or harmony, or sometimes change of key; the presentation of a musical thought in new and varied aspects, yet so that the essential features of the original shall still preserve their identity.

 

5. (Alg. )

 

Defn: One of the different arrangements which can be made of any number of quantities taking a certain number of them together. Annual variation (Astron.), the yearly change in the right ascension or declination of a star, produced by the combined effects of the precession of the equinoxes and the proper motion of the star. -- Calculus of variations. See under Calculus. -- Variation compass. See under Compass. -- Variation of the moon (Astron.), an inequality of the moon's motion, depending on the angular distance of the moon from the sun. It is greater at the octants, and zero at the quadratures. -- Variation of the needle (Geog. & Naut. ), the angle included between the true and magnetic meridians of a place; the deviation of the direction of a magnetic needle from the true north and south line; -- called also declination of the needle.

 

Syn. -- Change; vicissitude; variety; deviation.

 

VARICELLA

Var `i *cel "la, n. Etym: [NL. , dim. of LL. variola smallpox. ] (Med. )

 

Defn: Chicken pox.

 

VARICES

VARICES Var "i *ces, n. pl.

 

Defn: See Varix.

 

VARICIFORM

Va *ric "i *form, a. Etym: [Varix + -form. ] (Med. )

 

Defn: Resembling a varix.

 

VARICOCELE

Var "i *co *cele, n. Etym: [Varix a dilated vein + Gr. varicocèle.](Med. )

 

Defn: A varicose enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord; also, a like enlargement of the veins of the scrotum.

 

VARICOSE

Var "i *cose `, a. Etym: [L. varicosus, from varix, -icis, a dilated vein; cf. varus bent, stretched, crooked. ]

 

1. Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers.

 

2. (Med. )

 

Defn: Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; -- said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like.

 

VARICOSIS

Var `i *cos "is, n. [NL. See Varix, and -osis.] (Med. )

 

Defn: The formation of varices; varicosity.

 

VARICOSITY

VARICOSITY Var `i *cos "i *ty, n.

 

1. The quality or state of being varicose.

 

2. An enlargement or swelling in a vessel, fiber, or the like; a varix; as, the varicosities of nerve fibers.

 

VARICOTOMY

VARICOTOMY Var `i *cot "o *my, n. [See Varix; -tomy. ] (Surg.)

 

Defn: Excision of a varicosity.

 

VARICOUS

VARICOUS Var "i *cous, a.

 

Defn: Varicose. [Obs. ]

 

VARIED

VARIED Va "ried, a.

 

Defn: Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery. -- Va "ried *ly, adv. The varied fields of science, ever new. Cowper.

 

VARIEGATE

Va "ri *e *gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Variegated; p. pr. & vb. n.Variegating. ] Etym: [L. variegatus, p. p. of variegare to variegate; varius various + agere to move, make. See Various, and Agent. ]

 

Defn: To diversify in external appearance; to mark with different colors; to dapple; to streak; as, to variegate a floor with marble of different colors. The shells are filled with a white spar, which variegates and adds to the beauty of the stone. Woodward.

 

VARIEGATED

VARIEGATED Va "ri *e *ga `ted, a.

 

Defn: Having marks or patches of different colors; as, variegated leaves, or flowers. Ladies like variegated tulips show. Pope.

 

VARIEGATION

VARIEGATION Va `ri *e *ga "tion, n.

 

Defn: The act of variegating or diversifying, or the state of being diversified, by different colors; diversity of colors.

 

VARIER

Va "ri *er, n. Etym: [From Vary. ]

 

Defn: A wanderer; one who strays in search of variety. [Poetic ] Pious variers from the church. Tennyson.

 

VARIETAL

VARIETAL Va *ri "e *tal, a.

 

Defn: Of or pertaining to a variety; characterizing a variety; constituting a variety, in distinction from an individual or species. Perplexed in determining what differences to consider as specific, and what as varietal. Darwin.

 

VARIETAS

Va *ri "e *tas, n. Etym: [L.]

 

Defn: A variety; -- used in giving scientific names, and often abbreviated to var.

 

VARIETY

Va *ri "e *ty, n.; pl. Varieties. Etym: [L. varietas: cf. F. variété.See Various. ]

 

1. The quality or state of being various; intermixture or succession of different things; diversity; multifariousness. Variety is nothing else but a continued novelty. South. The variety of colors depends upon the composition of light. Sir I.Newton. For earth this variety from heaven. Milton. There is a variety in the tempers of good men. Atterbury.

 

2. That which is various. Specifically: -- (a ) A number or collection of different things; a varied assortment; as, a variety of cottons and silks. He. .. wants more time to do that variety of good which his soul thirsts after. Law.

 

(b ) Something varying or differing from others of the same general kind; one of a number of things that are akin; a sort; as, varieties of wood, land, rocks, etc. (c ) (Biol.) An individual, or group of individuals, of a species differing from the rest in some one or more of the characteristics typical of the species, and capable either of perpetuating itself for a period, or of being perpetuated by artificial means; hence, a subdivision, or peculiar form, of a species.

 

Note: Varieties usually differ from species in that any two, however unlike, will generally propagate indefinitely (unless they are in their nature unfertile, as some varieties of rose and other cultivated plants ); in being a result of climate, food, or other extrinsic conditions or influences, but generally by a sudden, rather than a gradual, development; and in tending in many cases to lose their distinctive peculiarities when the individuals are left to a state of nature, and especially if restored to the conditions that are natural to typical individuals of the species. Many varieties of domesticated animals and of cultivated plants have been directly produced by man. (d ) In inorganic nature, one of those forms in which a species may occur, which differ in minor characteristics of structure, color, purity of composition, etc.

 

Note: These may be viewed as variations from the typical species in its most perfect and purest form, or, as is more commonly the case, all the forms, including the latter, may rank as Varieties. Thus, the sapphire is a blue variety, and the ruby a red variety, of corundum; again, calcite has many Varieties differing in form and structure, as Iceland spar, dogtooth spar, satin spar, and also others characterized by the presence of small quantities of magnesia, iron, manganese, etc. Still again, there are Varieties of granite differing in structure, as graphic granite, porphyritic granite, and other Varieties differing in composition, as albitic granite, hornblendic, or syenitic, granite, etc. Geographical variety (Biol.), a variety of any species which is coincident with a geographical region, and is usually dependent upon, or caused by, peculiarities of climate. -- Variety hybrid (Biol.), a cross between two individuals of different varieties of the same species; a mongrel.

 

Syn. -- Diversity; difference; kind. -- Variety, Diversity. A man has a variety of employments when he does many things which are not a mere repetition of the same act; he has a diversity of employments when the several acts performed are unlike each other, that is, diverse. In most cases, where there is variety there will be more or less of diversity, but not always. One who sells railroad tickets performs a great variety of acts in a day, while there is but little diversity in his employment. All sorts are here that all the earth yields! Variety without end. Milton. But see in all corporeal nature's scene, What changes, what diversities, have been! Blackmore.

 

VARIETY SHOW

VARIETY SHOW Variety show.

 

Defn: A stage entertainment of successive separate performances, usually songs, dances, acrobatic feats, dramatic sketches, exhibitions of trained animals, or any specialties. Often loosely called vaudeville show.

 

VARIFORM

Va "ri *form, a. Etym: [L. varius various + -form. ]

 

Defn: Having different shapes or forms.

 

VARIFORMED

VARIFORMED Va "ri *formed, a.

 

Defn: Formed with different shapes; having various forms; variform.

 

VARIFY

Va "ri *fy, v. t. Etym: [L. varius various + -fly. ]

 

Defn: To make different; to vary; to variegate. [R.] Sylvester.

 

VARIOLA

Va *ri "o *la, n. Etym: [LL. , fr. L. varius various. See Various. ](Med. )

 

Defn: The smallpox.

 

VARIOLAR

VARIOLAR Va *ri "o *lar, a. (Med. )

 

Defn: Variolous.

 

VARIOLATION

VARIOLATION Va `ri *o *la "tion, n. (Med. )

 

Defn: Inoculation with smallpox.

 

VARIOLE

Va "ri *ole, n. [Cf. F. variole smallpox. See Variola. ]

 

1. A foveola.

 

2. (Geol.) A spherule of a variolite.

 

VARIOLIC

VARIOLIC Va `ri *ol "ic, a. (Med. )

 

Defn: Variolous.

 

VARIOLITE

Va "ri *o *lite, n. Etym: [L. varius various + -lite: cf. F. variolite. ](Geol.)

 

Defn: A kind of diorite or diabase containing imbedded whitish spherules, which give the rock a spotted appearance.

 

VARIOLITIC

Va `ri *o *lit "ic, a. Etym: [From Variola. ]

 

1. Thickly marked with small, round specks; spotted.

 

2. (Geol.)

 

Defn: Of, pertaining to, or resembling, variolite.

 

VARIOLOID

Va "ri *o *loid, a. Etym: [Variola + -oid: cf. F. varioloïde.] (Med. )

 

Defn: Resembling smallpox; pertaining to the disease called varioloid.

 

VARIOLOID

Va "ri *o *loid, n. Etym: [Cf. F. varioloïde. See Varioloid, a.] (Med. )

 

Defn: The smallpox as modified by previous inoculation or vaccination.

 

Note: It is almost always a milder disease than smallpox, and this circumstance, with its shorter duration, exhibits the salutary effects of previous vaccination or inoculation. Dunglison.

 

VARIOLOUS

Va *ri "o *lous, a. Etym: [LL. variolosus, fr. variola the smallpox: cf. F. varioleux.] (Med. )

 

Defn: Of or pertaining to the smallpox; having pits, or sunken impressions, like those of the smallpox; variolar; variolic.

 

VARIOMETER

VARIOMETER Va `ri *om "e *ter, n. [L. varius various + -meter. ] (Elec.)

 

Defn: An instrument for comparing magnetic forces, esp. in the earth's magnetic field.

 

VARIORUM

Va `ri *o "rum, a. Etym: [L., abbrev. fr. cum notis variorum with notes of various persons.]

 

Defn: Containing notes by different persons; -- applied to a publication; as, a variorum edition of a book.

 

VARIOUS

Va "ri *ous, a. Etym: [L. varius. Cf. Vair. ]

 

1. Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors. So many and so various laws are given. Milton. A wit as various, gay, grave, sage, or wild. Byron.

 

2. Changeable; uncertain; inconstant; variable. A man so various, that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome. Dryden. The names of mixed modes... are very various. Locke.

 

3. Variegated; diversified; not monotonous. A happy rural seat of various view. Milton.

 

VARIOUSLY

VARIOUSLY Va "ri *ous *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In various or different ways.

 

VARISCITE

Var "is *cite, n. Etym: [So called from Variscia in Germany. ] (Min. )

 

Defn: An apple-green mineral occurring in reniform masses. It is a hydrous phosphate of alumina.

 

VARISSE

Va *risse ", n. Etym: [Cf. F. varice varix. Cf. Varix. ] (Far. )

 

Defn: An imperfection on the inside of the hind leg in horses, different from a curb, but at the same height, and frequently injuring the sale of the animal by growing to an unsightly size. Craig.

 

VARIX

Va "rix, n.; pl. Varices. Etym: [L.]

 

1. (Med. )

 

Defn: A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein.

 

Note: Varices are owing to local retardation of the venous circulation, and in some cases to relaxation of the parietes of the veins. They are very common in the superficial veins of the lower limbs. Dunglison.

 

2. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: One of the prominent ridges or ribs extending across each of the whorls of certain univalve shells.

 

Note: The varices usually indicate stages of growth, each one showing a former position of the outer lip of the aperture.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

vari-

vari- comb. form various: variform. ORIGIN from Latin varius.

 

variable

var i a ble |ˈve (ə )rēəbəl ˈvɛriəbəl | adjective 1 not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change: the quality of hospital food is highly variable | awards can be for variable amounts. (of a wind ) tending to change direction. Mathematics (of a quantity ) able to assume different numerical values. Botany & Zoology (of a species ) liable to deviate from the typical color or form, or to occur in different colors or forms. 2 able to be changed or adapted: the drill has variable speed. (of a gear ) designed to give varying ratios or speeds. noun an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change: there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions. Mathematics a quantity that during a calculation is assumed to vary or be capable of varying in value. Computing a data item that may take on more than one value during the runtime of a program. Astronomy short for variable star. (variables ) the region of light, variable winds to the north of the northeast trade winds or (in the southern hemisphere ) between the southeast trade winds and the westerlies. DERIVATIVES var i a bil i ty |ˌve (ə )rēəˈbilitē |noun, var i a ble ness noun, var i a bly |-blē |adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin variabilis, from variare (see vary ).

 

variable cost

var i a ble cost noun a cost that varies with the level of output.

 

variable-geometry

var i a ble-ge om e try adjective denoting a swing-wing aircraft.

 

variable-rate mortgage

var i a ble-rate mort gage noun another term for adjustable-rate mortgage .

 

variable star

var i a ble star noun Astronomy a star whose brightness changes, either irregularly or regularly.

 

variance

var i ance |ˈve (ə )rēəns ˈvɛriəns | noun the fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent: her light tone was at variance with her sudden trembling. the state or fact of disagreeing or quarreling: they were at variance with all their previous allies. chiefly Law a discrepancy between two statements or documents. Law an official dispensation from a rule or regulation, typically a building regulation. Statistics a quantity equal to the square of the standard deviation. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin variantia difference, from the verb variare (see vary ).

 

variant

var i ant |ˈve (ə )rēənt ˈvɛriənt | noun a form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard: clinically distinct variants of malaria | [ as modifier ] : a variant spelling. ORIGIN late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense tending to vary ): from Old French, literally varying, present participle of varier (see vary ). The noun dates from the mid 19th cent.

 

variate

var i ate |ˈve (ə )rē -it, -ˌāt ˈvɛriət | noun another term for random variable.

 

variation

var i a tion |ˌve (ə )rēˈāSHən ˌvɛriˈeɪʃən | noun 1 a change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits: regional variations in house prices | the figures showed marked variation from year to year. Astronomy a deviation of a celestial body from its mean orbit or motion. Mathematics a change in the value of a function due to small changes in the values of its argument or arguments. (also magnetic variation ) the angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a particular place. Biology the occurrence of an organism in more than one distinct color or form. 2 a different or distinct form or version of something: hurling is an Irish variation of field hockey. Music a version of a theme, modified in melody, rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation, so as to present it in a new but still recognizable form: there is an eleven-bar theme followed by seven variations and a coda | figurative : variations on the perennial theme of marital discord. Ballet a solo dance as part of a performance. DERIVATIVES var i a tion al |-SHənl |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting variance or conflict ): from Old French, or from Latin variatio (n- ), from the verb variare (see vary ).

 

variationist

var i a tion ist |ˌve (ə )rēˈāSHənist ˌvɛriˈeɪʃənəst | noun a person who studies variations in usage among different speakers of the same language.

 

variceal

var i ce al |ˌvarəˈsēəl ˌvɛrəˈsiəl | adjective Zoology & Medicine of, relating to, or involving a varix. ORIGIN 1960s: from Latin varix, varic-, on the pattern of words such as corneal and laryngeal .

 

varicella

var i cel la |ˌvarəˈselə ˌvɛrəˈsɛlə | noun Medicine technical term for chickenpox. (also varicella-zoster ) a herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles; herpes zoster. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: modern Latin, irregular diminutive of variola .

 

varices

var i ces |ˈvarəˌsēz ˈvɛrəsiz | plural form of varix.

 

varicocele

var i co cele |ˈvarikōˌsēl ˈvɛrəkoʊsil | noun Medicine a mass of varicose veins in the spermatic cord. ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: from Latin varix, varic- dilated vein + -cele .

 

varicolored

var i col ored |ˈve (ə )riˌkələrd ˈvɛriˌkələrd |(Brit. varicoloured ) adjective consisting of several different colors. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin varius diverse + colored .

 

varicose

var i cose |ˈvarəˌkōs ˈvɛrəkoʊs | adjective [ attrib. ] affected by a condition causing the swelling and tortuous lengthening of veins, most often in the legs: varicose veins. DERIVATIVES var i cosed adjective, var i cos i ty |ˌvariˈkäsitē |noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin varicosus, from varix (see varix ).

 

varied

var ied |ˈve (ə )rēd ˈvɛrid | adjective incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety: a little effort to make life pleasant and varied | a long and varied career. DERIVATIVES var ied ly adverb

 

variegated

var i e gat ed |ˈver (ē )əˌgātid ˈvɛr (i )əˌɡeɪdɪd | adjective exhibiting different colors, esp. as irregular patches or streaks: variegated yellow bricks. Botany (of a plant or foliage ) having or consisting of leaves that are edged or patterned in a second color, esp. white as well as green. marked by variety: his variegated and amusing observations. DERIVATIVES var i e gate |ˈve (ə )r (ē )iˌgāt |, var i e ga tion |ˌver (ē )iˈgāSHən |noun ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin variegat- made varied (from the verb variegare, from varius diverse ) + -ed 2 .

 

varietal

va ri e tal |vəˈrīətl vəˈraɪədl | adjective 1 (of a wine or grape ) made from or belonging to a single specified variety of grape. 2 chiefly Botany & Zoology of, relating to, characteristic of, or forming a variety: varietal names. noun a varietal wine or grape. DERIVATIVES va ri e tal ly adverb

 

varietist

varietist |vəˈrʌɪətɪst | noun dated a person who enjoys sexual variety.

 

variety

va ri e ty |vəˈrīətē vəˈraɪədi | noun ( pl. varieties ) 1 the quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony: it's the variety that makes my job so enjoyable. (a variety of ) a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality: the center offers a variety of leisure activities. a thing that differs in some way from others of the same general class or sort; a type: fifty varieties of fresh and frozen pasta. a form of television or theater entertainment consisting of a series of different types of acts, such as singing, dancing, and comedy: in 1937 she did another season of variety | [ as modifier ] : a variety show. 2 Biology a taxonomic category that ranks below subspecies (where present ) or species, its members differing from others of the same subspecies or species in minor but permanent or heritable characteristics. Varieties are more often recognized in botany, in which they are designated in the style Apium graveolens var. dulce. Compare with form ( sense 3 of the noun ) and subspecies. a cultivated form of a plant. See cultivar. a plant or animal that varies in some trivial respect from its immediate parent or type. PHRASES variety is the spice of life proverb new and exciting experiences make life more interesting. ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from French variété or Latin varietas, from varius (see various ).

 

variety meats

va ri e ty meats |vəˈraɪədi mits | plural noun meat consisting of the entrails and internal organs of an animal.

 

variety store

va ri e ty store |vəˈraɪədi stɔ (ə )r | noun a small store selling a wide range of inexpensive items.

 

varifocal

varifocal |ˌvɛːrɪˈfəʊk (ə )l | adjective denoting a lens that allows an infinite number of focusing distances for near, intermediate, and far vision. noun (varifocals ) varifocal glasses.

 

variform

var i form |ˈve (ə )rəˌfôrm ˈvɛrəfɔrm | adjective (of a group of things ) differing from one another in form: variform languages. (of a single thing or a mass ) consisting of a variety of forms or things: a variform education. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin varius diverse + -form .

 

varimax

varimax |ˈvɛːrɪmaks | noun [ mass noun ] Statistics a method of factor analysis in which uncorrelated factors are sought by a rotation that maximizes the variance of the factor loadings. ORIGIN 1950s: blend of variance and maximum .

 

variola

va ri o la |vəˈrīələ, ˌve (ə )rēˈōlə vəˈraɪələ | noun Medicine technical term for smallpox. DERIVATIVES va ri o lar |-lər |adjective, va ri o lous |-ləs |adjective ( archaic )ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from medieval Latin, literally pustule, pock, from Latin varius diverse.

 

varioloid

var i o loid |ˈve (ə )rēəˌloid ˈvɛriəlɔɪd |Medicine adjective resembling smallpox. noun a mild form of smallpox affecting people who have already had the disease or have been vaccinated against it.

 

variometer

var i om e ter |ˌve (ə )rēˈämitər ˌvɛriˈɑmədər | noun 1 a device for indicating an aircraft's rate of climb or descent. 2 an inductor whose total inductance can be varied by altering the relative position of two coaxial coils connected in series, or by permeability tuning, and so can be used to tune an electric circuit. 3 an instrument for measuring variations in the intensity of the earth's magnetic field.

 

variorum

var i o rum |ˌve (ə )rēˈôrəm ˌvɛriˈɔrəm | adjective (of an edition of an author's works ) having notes by various editors or commentators. including variant readings from manuscripts or earlier editions. noun a variorum edition. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: genitive plural of varius diverse, from Latin editio cum notis variorum edition with notes by various (commentators ).

 

various

var i ous |ˈve (ə )rēəs ˈvɛriəs | adjective different from one another; of different kinds or sorts: dresses of various colors | his grievances were many and various. having or showing different properties or qualities: their environments are locally various. determiner & pronoun more than one; individual and separate: [ as determiner ] : various people arrived late | [ as pronoun ] : various of her friends had called. DERIVATIVES var i ous ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin varius changing, diverse + -ous . usage: In standard English, the word various is normally used as an adjective. It is best reserved for contexts indicating variety, and should not be used as a synonym for several. In colloquial American speech, various is sometimes also used (as though it were a pronoun ) followed by of, as in various of her friends had called another way of saying some of or several of. This use is discouraged by some traditionalists, however, because various is properly an adjective, not a pronoun.

 

variously

var i ous ly |ˈve (ə )rēəslē ˈvɛriəsli | adverb in several or different ways: his early successes can be variously accounted for.

 

Variscan

Va ris can |vəˈriskən vəˈrɪskən | adjective Geology another term for Hercynian. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from Latin Varisci (the name of a Germanic tribe ) + -an .

 

varistor

var is tor |vəˈristər vəˈrɪstər | noun a semiconductor diode with resistance dependent on the applied voltage. ORIGIN 1930s: contraction of varying resistor .

 

varix

var ix |ˈve (ə )riks ˈvɛrɪks | noun ( pl. varices |ˈve (ə )riəˌsēz | ) 1 Medicine a varicose vein. 2 Zoology each of the ridges on the shell of a gastropod mollusk, marking a former position of the aperture. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin.

 

Oxford Dictionary

vari-

vari- |ˈvɛːri | combining form various: variform. ORIGIN from Latin varius.

 

variable

vari |able |ˈvɛːrɪəb (ə )l | adjective 1 not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change: the quality of hospital food is highly variable | awards can be for variable amounts. (of a wind ) tending to change direction. Mathematics (of a quantity ) able to assume different numerical values. Botany & Zoology (of a species ) liable to deviate from the typical colour or form, or to occur in different colours or forms. 2 able to be changed or adapted: the drill has variable speed. (of a gear ) designed to give varying ratios or speeds. noun an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change: there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions. Mathematics a quantity which during a calculation is assumed to vary or be capable of varying in value. Computing a data item that may take on more than one value during the runtime of a program. Astronomy short for variable star. (variables ) the region of light, variable winds to the north of the NE trade winds or (in the southern hemisphere ) between the SE trade winds and the westerlies. DERIVATIVES variability |-ˈbɪlɪti |noun, variableness noun, variably adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin variabilis, from variare (see vary ).

 

variable cost

vari |able cost noun a cost that varies with the level of output.

 

variable-geometry

variable-geometry adjective denoting a swing-wing aircraft.

 

variable-rate mortgage

var i a ble-rate mort gage noun another term for adjustable-rate mortgage .

 

variable star

vari |able star noun Astronomy a star whose brightness changes, either irregularly or regularly.

 

variance

vari |ance |ˈvɛːrɪəns | noun 1 [ mass noun ] the fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent: her light tone was at variance with her sudden trembling. the state or fact of disagreeing or quarrelling: they were at variance with all their previous allies. [ count noun ] chiefly Law a discrepancy between two statements or documents. Statistics a quantity equal to the square of the standard deviation. 2 US Law an official dispensation from a rule or regulation, typically a building regulation. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin variantia difference , from the verb variare (see vary ).

 

variant

vari |ant |ˈvɛːrɪənt | noun a form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard: clinically distinct variants of malaria | [ as modifier ] : a variant spelling. ORIGIN late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense tending to vary ): from Old French, literally varying , present participle of varier (see vary ). The noun dates from the mid 19th cent.

 

variate

variate |ˈvɛːrɪət | noun Statistics a quantity having a numerical value for each member of a group, especially one whose values occur according to a frequency distribution. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from Latin variatus diversified , past participle of variare (see vary ).

 

variation

vari |ation |vɛːrɪˈeɪʃ (ə )n | noun 1 a change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits: regional variations in house prices | [ mass noun ] : the figures showed marked variation from year to year. Astronomy a deviation of a celestial body from its mean orbit or motion. Mathematics a change in the value of a function due to small changes in the values of its argument or arguments. (also magnetic variation ) the angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a particular place. [ mass noun ] Biology the occurrence of an organism in more than one distinct colour or form. 2 a different or distinct form or version of something: hurling is an Irish variation of hockey. Music a version of a theme, modified in melody, rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation, so as to present it in a new but still recognizable form: Elgar's Enigma Variations. Ballet a solo dance as part of a performance. DERIVATIVES variational adjective ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting variance or conflict ): from Old French, or from Latin variatio (n- ), from the verb variare (see vary ).

 

variationist

vari |ation |ist |vɛːrɪˈeɪʃ (ə )nɪst | noun a person who studies variations in usage among different speakers of the same language.

 

variceal

variceal |ˌvarɪˈsiːəl | adjective Zoology & Medicine relating to or involving a varix. ORIGIN 1960s: from Latin varix, varic-, on the pattern of words such as corneal and laryngeal .

 

varicella

varicella |ˌvarɪˈsɛlə | noun [ mass noun ] Medicine technical term for chickenpox. (also varicella zoster ) a herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles; herpes zoster. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: modern Latin, irregular diminutive of variola .

 

varices

vari |ces |ˈvɛːrɪsiːz | plural form of varix.

 

varicocele

varicocele |ˈvarɪkə (ʊ )ˌsiːl | noun Medicine a mass of varicose veins in the spermatic cord. ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: from Latin varix, varic- dilated vein + -cele .

 

varicoloured

varicoloured |ˈvɛːrɪˌkʌləd |(US varicolored ) adjective consisting of several different colours. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from vari- + coloured .

 

varicose

varicose |ˈvarɪkəʊs, -kəs, -z | adjective [ attrib. ] (of a vein, especially in the leg ) swollen, twisted, and lengthened, as a result of poor circulation. DERIVATIVES varicosed adjective, varicosity |-ˈkɒsɪti |noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin varicosus, from varix (see varix ).

 

varied

var ¦ied |ˈvɛːrɪd | adjective incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety: the phenomena were very varied | a long and varied career. DERIVATIVES variedly adverb

 

variegated

variegated |ˈvɛːrɪgeɪtɪd, ˈvɛːrɪə -| adjective exhibiting different colours, especially as irregular patches or streaks: variegated yellow bricks. Botany (of a plant or foliage ) having or consisting of leaves that are edged or patterned in a second colour, especially white as well as green. marked by variety: his variegated and amusing observations. DERIVATIVES variegate verb, variegation |-ˈgeɪʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin variegat- made varied (from the verb variegare, from varius diverse ) + -ed 2 .

 

varietal

varietal |vəˈrʌɪət (ə )l | adjective 1 (of a wine or grape ) made from or belonging to a single specified variety of grape. 2 chiefly Botany & Zoology relating to, characteristic of, or forming a variety: varietal names. noun a varietal wine or grape. DERIVATIVES varietally adverb

 

varietist

varietist |vəˈrʌɪətɪst | noun dated a person who enjoys sexual variety.

 

variety

var |iety |vəˈrʌɪəti | noun ( pl. varieties ) 1 [ mass noun ] the quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity or monotony: it's the variety that makes my job so enjoyable. (a variety of ) a number or range of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality: the centre offers a variety of leisure activities. [ count noun ] a thing which differs in some way from others of the same general class or sort; a type: fifty varieties of fresh and frozen pasta. a form of television or theatre entertainment consisting of a series of different types of act, such as singing, dancing, and comedy: [ as modifier ] : a variety show. 2 Biology a taxonomic category that ranks below subspecies (where present ) or species, its members differing from others of the same subspecies or species in minor but permanent or heritable characteristics. Varieties are more often recognized in botany, in which they are designated in the style Apium graveolens (var. dulce ). a cultivated form of a plant. See cultivar. PHRASES variety is the spice of life proverb new and exciting experiences make life more interesting. ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from French variété or Latin varietas, from varius (see various ).

 

variety meats

var |iety meats plural noun N. Amer. offal.

 

variety store

var |iety store noun N. Amer. a small shop selling a wide range of inexpensive items.

 

varifocal

varifocal |ˌvɛːrɪˈfəʊk (ə )l | adjective denoting a lens that allows an infinite number of focusing distances for near, intermediate, and far vision. noun (varifocals ) varifocal glasses.

 

variform

variform |ˈvɛːrɪfɔːm | adjective (of a group of things ) differing from one another in form: variform languages. (of a single thing or a mass ) consisting of a variety of forms or things: a variform education. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from vari- + -form .

 

varimax

varimax |ˈvɛːrɪmaks | noun [ mass noun ] Statistics a method of factor analysis in which uncorrelated factors are sought by a rotation that maximizes the variance of the factor loadings. ORIGIN 1950s: blend of variance and maximum .

 

variola

variola |vəˈrʌɪələ | noun Medicine technical term for smallpox. DERIVATIVES variolar adjective, variolous adjective ( archaic )ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from medieval Latin, literally pustule, pock , from Latin varius diverse .

 

varioloid

varioloid |ˈvɛːrɪəlɔɪd |Medicine adjective resembling smallpox. noun [ mass noun ] a mild form of smallpox affecting people who have already had the disease or have been vaccinated against it.

 

variometer

variometer |ˌvɛːrɪˈɒmɪtə | noun 1 a device for indicating an aircraft's rate of climb or descent. 2 an inductor whose total inductance can be varied by altering the relative position of two coaxial coils connected in series, or by permeability tuning, and so usable to tune an electric circuit. 3 an instrument for measuring variations in the intensity of the earth's magnetic field.

 

variorum

variorum |ˌvɛːrɪˈɔːrəm | adjective (of an edition of an author's works ) having notes by various editors or commentators. including variant readings from manuscripts or earlier editions. noun ( pl. variorums ) a variorum edition. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: genitive plural of varius diverse , from Latin editio cum notis variorum edition with notes by various (commentators ).

 

various

vari |ous |ˈvɛːrɪəs | adjective different from one another; of different kinds or sorts: dresses of various colours | his grievances were many and various. having or showing different properties or qualities: their environments are locally various. determiner & pronoun more than one; individual and separate: various people arrived late | [ as pronoun ] : various of her friends had called. DERIVATIVES variousness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin varius changing, diverse + -ous . usage: In standard English the word various is normally used as an adjective and determiner. It is sometimes also used as a pronoun followed by of, as in various of her friends had called. Although this pronoun use is similar to that of words such as several and many (e.g. several of her friends had called ), it is sometimes regarded as incorrect.

 

variously

vari |ous ¦ly |ˈvɛəriəsli | adverb in several or different ways: his early successes can be variously accounted for.

 

Variscan

Variscan |vəˈrɪsk (ə )n | adjective Geology another term for Hercynian. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from Latin Varisci (the name of a Germanic tribe ) + -an .

 

varistor

varistor |vɛːˈrɪstə, və -| noun a semiconductor diode with resistance dependent on the applied voltage. ORIGIN 1930s: contraction of varying resistor .

 

varix

varix |ˈvɛːrɪks | noun ( pl. varices |ˈvarɪsiːz | ) 1 Medicine a varicose vein. 2 Zoology each of the ridges on the shell of a gastropod mollusc, marking a former position of the aperture. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

variable

variable adjective the weather on the shoreline is known for being variable: changeable, changing, varying, shifting, fluctuating, irregular, inconstant, inconsistent, fluid, unsteady, unstable, unsettled, fitful, mutable, protean, wavering, vacillating, capricious, fickle, volatile, unpredictable, mercurial, unreliable; informal up and down. ANTONYMS constant. noun there are other variables to consider: factor, element, ingredient, quantity, unknown quantity, condition. WORD TOOLKIT

variable unstable mercurial
rate situation nature
length world talent
speed region temperament
size environment personality
results condition moods
effects economy shifts
frequency government energy
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variance

variance noun the variance between the two groups is slight: difference, variation, discrepancy, dissimilarity, disagreement, conflict, divergence, deviation, contrast, contradiction, imbalance, incongruity. PHRASES at variance 1 his recollections were at variance with documentary evidence: inconsistent, at odds, not in keeping, out of keeping, out of line, out of step, in conflict, in disagreement. 2 science and religion need not be at variance: conflicting, in conflict, in disagreement, in opposition; different, differing, divergent, discrepant, dissimilar, contrary, incompatible, contradictory, irreconcilable, incongruous; at cross purposes, at loggerheads, in dispute.

 

variant

variant noun there are a number of variants of the same idea: variation, form, alternative, adaptation, alteration, modification, permutation, version, analog. adjective a variant spelling: alternative, other, different, substitute, divergent, derived, modified.

 

variation

variation noun 1 regional variations in farming practice: difference, dissimilarity; disparity, contrast, discrepancy, imbalance; technical differential. 2 opening times are subject to variation: change, alteration, modification; diversification. 3 there was very little variation from an understood pattern: deviation, variance, divergence, departure, fluctuation. 4 hurling is an Irish variation of field hockey: variant, form, alternative form; development, adaptation, alteration, mutation, transformation, diversification, modification.

 

varied

varied adjective her varied interests keep her extremely busy: diverse, assorted, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, heterogeneous, wide-ranging, manifold, multifarious; disparate, motley.

 

variegated

variegated adjective variegated leaves: multicolored, multicolor, many-colored, many-hued, polychromatic, varicolored, colorful, prismatic, rainbow, kaleidoscopic; mottled, striated, marbled, streaked, speckled, flecked, dappled; informal splotchy. ANTONYMS plain, monochrome.

 

variety

variety noun 1 the lack of variety in the curriculum: diversity, variation, diversification, heterogeneity, multifariousness, change, choice, difference. ANTONYMS uniformity. 2 a wide variety of flowers and shrubs: assortment, miscellany, range, array, collection, selection, mixture, medley, multiplicity; mixed bag, motley collection, potpourri, hodgepodge. 3 fifty varieties of pasta: sort, kind, type, class, category, style, form; make, model, brand; strain, breed, genus.

 

various

various adjective there are various styles to choose from: diverse, different, differing, varied, varying, a variety of, assorted, mixed, myriad, sundry, miscellaneous, heterogeneous, disparate, motley; several, a number of, an assortment of; literary divers.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

variable

variable adjective the wind was variable in direction and strength: changeable, changing, varying, shifting, fluctuating, irregular, wavering, vacillating, inconstant, inconsistent, fluid, floating, unsteady, uneven, unstable, unsettled, movable, mutable, protean, chameleonic, unfixed, fitful, capricious, temperamental, fickle, kaleidoscopic, volatile, unpredictable, undependable, unreliable; informal up and down, blowing hot and cold; rare changeful, variational. ANTONYMS constant, uniform. WORD TOOLKIT

variable unstable mercurial
rate situation nature
length world talent
speed region temperament
size environment personality
results condition moods
effects economy shifts
frequency government energy
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variance

variance noun data indicate no variance in church attendance between blue- and white-collar workers: difference, variation, discrepancy, dissimilarity, disagreement, conflict, divergence, deviation, contrast, distinction, contradiction, imbalance, incongruity. PHRASES at variance 1 his recollections were at variance with documentary evidence: inconsistent, at odds, not in keeping, out of keeping, out of line, out of step, in opposition, conflicting, clashing, disagreeing, in disagreement, differing, contrary, incompatible, contradictory, irreconcilable, incongruous, discrepant. 2 science and religion do not need to be at variance: conflicting, in conflict, contrasting, incompatible, irreconcilable, antithetical, contradictory, clashing, contrary, different, differing, divergent, dissimilar, disagreeing, in disagreement, at odds, at cross purposes, at loggerheads, opposed, opposing, opposite, in opposition, poles apart, polar, at outs; N. Amer. on the outs; rare oppugnant.

 

variant

variant noun there are a number of variants of the same idea: variation, form, alternative, alternative form, other form, different form, derived form, development, adaptation, alteration, modification, revision, revised version, transformation, permutation, transfiguration, metamorphosis, mutant, deviant, rogue, aberration. ANTONYMS standard form; identical form. adjective a variant spelling: alternative, other, different, divergent, disparate, derived, adapted, modified, revised, altered, mutant, deviant, rogue, aberrant. ANTONYMS standard; identical.

 

variation

variation noun 1 regional variations in farming practice: difference, dissimilarity, disparity, inequality, contrast, discrepancy, imbalance, dissimilitude, differential, distinction. ANTONYMS constant. 2 opening times are likely to be subject to variation: change, alteration, modification, varying, variety, variability, diversification. ANTONYMS uniformity, standardization. 3 there was very little variation from an understood pattern: deviation, variance, divergence, departure, fluctuation, tolerance. 4 he was wearing a variation of court dress: variant, form, alternative, alternative form, other form, different form, derived form, development, adaptation, alteration, modification, revision, revised version. ANTONYMS standard form.

 

varied

varied adjective a varied selection: diverse, assorted, diversified, differing, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, sundry, jumbled, haphazard, heterogeneous, manifold, wide-ranging, disparate, variegated, multifarious. ANTONYMS uniform.

 

variegated

variegated adjective evergreen shrubs with variegated foliage: multicoloured, particoloured, varicoloured, multicolour, many-coloured, many-hued, polychromatic, colourful, prismatic, rainbow-like, rainbow, kaleidoscopic, psychedelic, jazzy, harlequin, motley; mottled, marbled, striated, streaked, speckled, flecked, patchy, blotchy, blotched, dappled; informal splotchy, splodgy; technical poikilo-; rare marled, jaspé. ANTONYMS plain, monochrome.

 

variety

variety noun 1 his mother introduced more variety into his diet: diversity, variation, diversification, multifariousness, heterogeneity, variegation, many-sidedness, change, difference. ANTONYMS uniformity. 2 there was a variety of wildfowl: assortment, miscellany, range, array, collection, selection, line-up, mixture, medley, mixed bag, mix, diversity, multiplicity, motley, motley collection, pot-pourri; rare omnium gatherum. 3 fifty varieties of fresh and frozen pasta: sort, kind, type, class, category, classification, style, description, status, quality, nature, manner, design, shape, form, pattern, group, set, bracket, genre, species, rank, genus, family, order, breed, race, strain, generation, vintage, make, model, brand, stamp, ilk, kidney, cast, grain, mould; N. Amer. stripe.

 

various

various adjective 1 there are various kinds of evidence for this: diverse, different, differing, varied, varying, a variety of, dissimilar, disparate, assorted, mixed, sundry, miscellaneous, variegated, heterogeneous; literary divers. 2 he needed somewhere to store the various artefacts he had collected: numerous, many, several, copious, abundant, profuse, countless, innumerable, large number of, multiplicity of.

 

Duden Dictionary

Varia

Va ria Pluralwort , die |V a ria |Pluraletantum lateinisch varia, Neutrum Plural von: varius = verschiedenartig, bunt Verschiedenes, Vermischtes, Allerlei, besonders antike o. ä. Gegenstände unterschiedlicher Art

 

variabel

va ri a bel Adjektiv |vari a bel |Adjektiv; Steigerungsformen: variabler, variabelste französisch variable < spätlateinisch variabilis, zu lateinisch variare, variieren so, dass man es ändern kann; nicht auf eine Möglichkeit beschränkt ein variables Kostüm | eine variable Trennwand | variable Preise, Kosten | eine variable (Mathematik veränderliche ) Größe | variabel denken, reagieren

 

Variabilität

Va ri a bi li tät Substantiv, feminin gehoben , die |Variabilit ä t |die Variabilität; Genitiv: der Variabilität französisch variabilité, zu: variable, variabel das Variabelsein

 

Variable

Va ri a b le , Va ri a ble substantiviertes Adjektiv, feminin Mathematik, Physik |Vari a ble |die /eine Variable; der /einer Variablen oder Variable, die Variablen /zwei Variable oder Variablen veränderliche Größe die Variable der Gleichung

 

variant

va ri ant Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |vari a nt |französisch variant, adjektivisches 1. Partizip von: varier, variieren bei bestimmten Vorgängen, unter bestimmten Bedingungen veränderlich

 

Variante

Va ri an te Substantiv, feminin , die |Vari a nte |die Variante; Genitiv: der Variante, Plural: die Varianten französisch variante, substantiviertes Femininum von: variant, variant 1 bildungssprachlich leicht veränderte Art, Form von etwas; Abwandlung, Abart, Spielart eine französische Variante des Kochrezepts | eine seltene Variante des Erregers | verschiedene Varianten eines Modells | regionale Varianten in der Sprache 2 Literaturwissenschaft abweichende Lesart 1 einer Textstelle bei mehreren Fassungen eines Textes 3 Musik Wechsel von Moll nach Dur (und umgekehrt ) durch Veränderung der großen Terz in eine kleine (und umgekehrt ) in der Tonika c

 

variantenreich

va ri an ten reich Adjektiv |vari a ntenreich |durch vielerlei Varianten 1 gekennzeichnet

 

Varianz

Va ri anz Substantiv, feminin , die |Vari a nz |die Varianz; Genitiv: der Varianz, Plural: die Varianzen englisch variance < lateinisch variantia = Verschiedenheit, zu: variare, variieren 1 Statistik Maß für die Größe der Abweichung von einem Mittelwert 2 Abweichung, Unterschied

 

variatio delectat

va ri a tio de lec tat |vari a tio del e ctat |lateinisch Abwechslung macht Freude

 

Variation

Va ri a ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Variati o n |die Variation; Genitiv: der Variation, Plural: die Variationen unter Einfluss von französisch variation < lateinisch variatio = Veränderung, zu: variare, variieren 1 a das Variieren; Veränderung, Abwandlung dieses Prinzip der Baukunst hat einige Variationen erfahren b das Variierte, Abgewandelte Hüte, Jacken, Hemden in vielen, modischen Variationen 2 Musik melodische, harmonische oder rhythmische Abwandlung eines Themas Variationen über ein Thema, zu einem Volkslied

 

Variationsbreite

Va ri a ti ons brei te Substantiv, feminin , die |Variati o nsbreite |Gesamtheit von [möglichen ] Variationen

 

variationsfähig

va ri a ti ons hig Adjektiv |variati o nsfähig |

 

Variationsmöglichkeit

Va ri a ti ons mög lich keit Substantiv, feminin , die |Variati o nsmöglichkeit |Möglichkeit zu variieren, variiert zu werden

 

variationsreich

va ri a ti ons reich Adjektiv |variati o nsreich |

 

variativ

va ri a tiv Adjektiv |variat i v |Variationen aufweisend

 

Variator

Va ri a tor Substantiv, maskulin , der |Vari a tor |der Variator; Genitiv: des Variators, Plural: die Variatoren lateinisch-neulateinisch Variometer 5

 

Varietät

Va ri e tät Substantiv, feminin , die |Variet ä t |die Varietät; Genitiv: der Varietät, Plural: die Varietäten lateinisch varietas = Vielfalt, zu: varius, Varia 1 Biologie, Mineralogie Abart, Spielart eine Varietät der Kartoffel, des Zuckerrohrs 2 Sprachwissenschaft sprachliche Variante

 

Varieté

Va ri e té, Va ri e tee Substantiv, Neutrum , das Varietee |vari̯eˈteː |das Varieté; Genitiv: des Varietés, Plural: die Varietés das Varietee; Genitiv: des Varietees, Plural: die Varietees gekürzt aus Varietétheater, nach französisch théâtre des variétés, aus: théâtre (Theater ) und variété = Abwechslung, bunte Vielfalt < lateinisch varietas, Varietät 1 Theater mit bunt wechselndem, unterhaltendem Programm, artistischen, akrobatischen, tänzerischen, musikalischen o. ä. Darbietungen er möchte zum Varieté (Varietékünstler o. Ä. werden )2 Vorstellung, Aufführung in einem Varieté 1

 

Varietékunst

Va ri e kunst , Va ri e tee kunst Substantiv, feminin , die Varieteekunst |vari̯eˈteːkʊnst vari̯eˈteːkʊnst |artistische Darstellungskunst, wie sie in Varieté, Zirkus o. Ä. dargeboten wird

 

Varietékünstler

Va ri e künst ler , Va ri e tee künstler Substantiv, maskulin , der Varieteekünstler |vari̯eˈteːkʏnstlɐ vari̯eˈteːkʏnstlɐ |im Varieté 1 auftretender Künstler

 

Varietékünstlerin

Va ri e künst le rin , Va ri e tee künst le rin Substantiv, feminin , die Varieteekünstlerin |Variet ee künstlerin |weibliche Formen zu Varietékünstler , Varieteekünstler

 

varietéreif

va ri e reif , va ri e tee reif va ri eté reif Adjektiv varieteereif |variet é reif variet ee reif |

 

Varietétheater

Va ri e the a ter , Va ri e tee the a ter Substantiv, Neutrum , das Varieteetheater |vari̯eˈteːteaːtɐ vari̯eˈteːteaːtɐ | Varieté 1

 

variieren

va ri ie ren schwaches Verb |vari ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « wohl unter Einfluss von französisch varier < lateinisch variare = mannigfaltig machen; verändern; wechseln; verschieden sein, zu: varius, Varia a in verschiedenen Abstufungen voneinander abweichen, unterschiedlich sein die Beiträge variieren je nach Einkommen b (ein Thema, einen Gedanken ) abwandeln, umgestalten ein Thema variieren | ein Volkslied variieren (Musik ; in Variationen 2 verarbeiten )

 

varikös

va ri kös Adjektiv Medizin |varik ö s |lateinisch krampfaderig

 

Varikose

Va ri ko se Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Varik o se |Krampfaderleiden

 

Varikosität

Va ri ko si tät Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Varikosit ä t |lateinisch-neulateinisch Anhäufung von Krampfadern, Krampfaderbildung

 

Varikozele

Va ri ko ze le Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Varikoz e le |lateinisch ; griechisch Krampfaderbruch

 

Varinas

Va ri nas Substantiv, maskulin , der |V a rinas auch vaˈriːnas |der Varinas; Genitiv: des Varinas, Plural: die Varinas nach der Stadt Barinas in Venezuela südamerikanische Tabaksorte

 

Variograf

Va ri o graf , Va rio graph Substantiv, maskulin , der Variograph |Variogr a f Variogr a ph |der Variograf; Genitiv: des Variografen, Plural: die Variografen der Variograph; Genitiv: des Variographen, Plural: die Variographen lateinisch ; griechisch Gerät, das die Werte eines Variometers 1 1-3 selbsttätig aufzeichnet

 

Variola

Va ri o la Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die Variole |Var i ola |die Variola; Genitiv: der Variola, Plural: die Variolä und Variolen lateinisch-mittellateinisch Pocken, [schwarze ] Blattern

 

Variole

Va ri o le Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die Variola |Vari o le |die Variole; Genitiv: der Variole, Plural: die Variolen meist im Plural lateinisch-mittellateinisch Pocken, [schwarze ] Blattern

 

Variometer

Va rio me ter Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Variom e ter |lateinisch ; griechisch 1 Elektrotechnik, Physik Messgerät für Selbstinduktionen bei Wechselströmen 2 Gerät zur Beobachtung der erdmagnetischen Schwankungen 3 Gerät zur Bestimmung der Steig- oder Sinkgeschwindigkeit von Flugzeugen 4 Physik Spulenanordnung mit stetig veränderbarer Selbstinduktion zur Frequenzabstimmung in Hochfrequenzgeräten 5 Meteorologie Gerät zur Bestimmung kleinster Luftdruckschwankungen innerhalb kurzer Zeitabschnitte

 

Varioobjektiv

Va ri o ob jek tiv Substantiv, Neutrum , das |V a rioobjektiv |das Varioobjektiv; Genitiv: des Varioobjektivs, Plural: die Varioobjektive Zoomobjektiv

 

variskisch

va ris kisch Adjektiv Geologie varistisch ; variszisch |var i skisch |nach dem germanischen Volksstamm der Varisker im Vogtland sich in Südwest -Nordost-Richtung erstreckend von Gebirgen

 

Variskisches Gebirge

Va ris ki sches Ge bir ge Substantiv, Neutrum Variszisches Gebirge |Var i skisches Geb i rge |das Variskische Gebirge; Genitiv: des Variskischen Gebirges mitteleuropäisches Gebirge der Steinkohlenzeit

 

varistisch

va ris tisch Adjektiv Geologie variskisch |var i stisch |nach dem germanischen Volksstamm der Varisker im Vogtland sich in Südwest -Nordost-Richtung erstreckend von Gebirgen

 

Varistor

Va ris tor Substantiv, maskulin Physik , der |Var i stor |der Varistor; Genitiv: des Varistors, Plural: die Varistoren lateinisch-englisch Widerstand, dessen Leitwert mit steigender Spannung wächst

 

variszisch

va ris zisch Adjektiv Geologie variskisch |var i szisch |nach dem germanischen Volksstamm der Varisker im Vogtland sich in Südwest -Nordost-Richtung erstreckend von Gebirgen

 

Variszisches Gebirge

Va ris zi sches Ge bir ge Substantiv, Neutrum Variskisches Gebirge |Var i szisches Geb i rge |das Variszische Gebirge; Genitiv: des Variszischen Gebirge mitteleuropäisches Gebirge der Steinkohlenzeit

 

Variszit

Va ris zit Substantiv, maskulin , der |Varisz i t auch …ˈt͜sɪt |der Variszit; Genitiv: des Variszits, Plural: die Variszite nach Varisca, dem neulateinischen Namen für das Vogtland ein Mineral, grünes Tonerdephosphat

 

Varix

Va rix Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die Varize |V a rix |die Varix; Genitiv: der Varix, Varizen lateinisch varix (Genitiv: varicis ), zu: varius (Varia ), nach dem bunten Aussehen Krampfader

 

Varize

Va ri ze Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die Varix |Var i ze |lateinisch varix (Genitiv: varicis ), zu: varius (Varia ), nach dem bunten Aussehen Krampfader

 

Varizelle

Va ri zel le Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Variz e lle |die Varizelle; Genitiv: der Varizelle, Plural: die Varizellen meist im Plural lateinisch-neulateinisch Windpocke

 

Varizen

Va ri zen |Var i zen |Plural von Varix, Varize

 

French Dictionary

varia

varia n. m. pl. nom masculin pluriel Mot latin signifiant « choses diverses ». Extraits variés d ’un auteur, d ’écrits relatifs à une même question. : Des varia. Note Typographique En typographie soignée, les mots étrangers sont composés en italique. Dans des textes déjà en italique, la notation se fait en romain. Pour les textes manuscrits, on utilisera des guillemets. FORME FAUTIVE varia. Impropriété au sens de divers, questions diverses (dans un ordre du jour, un procès -verbal ).

 

variabilité

variabilité n. f. nom féminin Caractère de ce qui est variable. : La variabilité du climat.

 

variable

variable adj. et n. f. adjectif 1 Qui est susceptible de varier, de changer souvent. : À l ’automne, le temps est très variable. SYNONYME changeant ; incertain ; instable . 2 Qui est conçu pour se modifier, s ’adapter. : Une chaise à hauteur variable. SYNONYME adaptable . nom féminin mathématiques Terme d ’une fonction auquel on peut attribuer des valeurs différentes. LOCUTION Mot variable. grammaire Mot qui change de forme pour s ’accorder en genre, en nombre, selon la fonction grammaticale. ANTONYME invariable .

 

variante

variante n. f. nom féminin 1 Texte qui diffère de l ’original suivant les éditions. : Faire une étude des variantes d ’un manuscrit. 2 Forme légèrement différente d ’une forme usuelle. : La graphie tzigane est une variante orthographique de tsigane. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom variation, modification, changement.

 

variateur

variateur n. m. Dispositif électrique permettant de faire varier le flux lumineux d ’un appareil d ’éclairage. : Le variateur (et non *dimmer ) d ’une lampe à halogène. SYNONYME gradateur (de lumière ).

 

variation

variation n. f. nom féminin Modification, changement. : Les variations du temps. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom variante, forme différente d ’une forme usuelle.

 

varice

varice n. f. nom féminin Dilatation permanente d ’une veine. Note Orthographique vari c e.

 

varicelle

varicelle n. f. nom féminin Maladie contagieuse caractérisée par des éruptions de boutons. : Quand on a la varicelle, il ne faut pas se gratter, sinon les boutons laisseront des cicatrices. Note Orthographique varice ll e.

 

varié

varié , ée adj. adjectif Composé de parties, d ’éléments divers. : Des produits variés. SYNONYME divers ; diversifié .

 

varier

varier v. tr. , intr. verbe transitif Diversifier, changer. : Il faut savoir varier les distractions. verbe intransitif 1 Changer fréquemment. : « Souvent femme varie, bien fol est qui s ’y fie. » (François I er et Victor Hugo ) Les prix varient constamment. SYNONYME fluctuer . 2 Être différent. : Les avis varient relativement à cette décision. SYNONYME différer . étudier Conjugaison Redoublement du i à la première et à la deuxième personne du pluriel de l ’indicatif imparfait et du subjonctif présent. (Que ) nous variions, (que ) vous variiez.

 

variété

variété n. f. nom féminin 1 Type. : Des variétés de pêches et de prunes. 2 Ensemble diversifié. : Ils vendent une variété de produits. SYNONYME diversité . 3 au pluriel Spectacle composé de chansons, de danses, etc. : Variétés télévisées. Un artiste de variétés.

 

variole

variole n. f. nom féminin Maladie contagieuse grave. Note Orthographique vario l e.

 

Spanish Dictionary

varí

varí nombre masculino Chile, Perú coloquial Ave rapaz falcónida, de hábitos diurnos y plumaje grisáceo, propia de las regiones andinas .

 

varia

varia nombre femenino Conjunto bibliográfico de obras de distintos temas :un volumen de varia lección .

 

variabilidad

variabilidad nombre femenino Cualidad de variable :esa variabilidad de las sociedades humanas; el hormigón armado necesita una defensa contra la variabilidad de temperaturas del exterior .

 

variable

variable adjetivo 1 Que varía o puede variar :algunos animales adoptan formas y colores variables cuando se ven amenazados .2 Que está sujeto a cambios frecuentes o probables :un carácter variable; un clima variable .SINÓNIMO inestable .3 nombre femenino Factor o característica que puede variar en un determinado grupo de individuos o hechos, en especial cuando se analizan para una investigación o experimento :la variable más importante que determina los flujos turísticos es la renta .ANTÓNIMO invariante .4 adjetivo ling [palabra ] Que puede presentar formas flexivas diversas para indicar los diferentes accidentes gramaticales, como número, género, persona, tiempo, modo, voz, etc :el adjetivo ‘bueno ’ es una palabra variable .5 nombre femenino mat Símbolo que representa el conjunto de valores que puede tomar una determinada magnitud :las variables de una ecuación .

 

variación

variación nombre femenino 1 Acción de variar .2 Cambio o alteración que hace que algo o alguien sea diferente, en algún aspecto, de lo que antes era :ha habido una pequeña variación en la ruta; la falta de tiempo libre está produciendo una variación en las relaciones familiares .3 biol Existencia de individuos diferentes en el seno de una población .4 mat Cambio de valor de una magnitud o de una cantidad .5 mat Orden posible en que se pueden combinar n elementos ¿cuántas variaciones de 3 elementos pueden obtenerse de un conjunto de 7 elementos?6 mús Imitación melódica de un tema musical, con modificaciones tonales, rítmicas, melódicas, etc. :los músicos hicieron variaciones sobre un conocido tema de Beethoven; las variaciones de Schubert reflejan su preocupación por la hermosura de la melodía .

 

variado, -da

variado, -da adjetivo 1 Que está formado por elementos de características diferentes :este artista tiene un público muy variado; la gastronomía de la región es rica y variada .SINÓNIMO diverso .2 Se aplica a varias cosas que son diferentes entre :de postre tenemos fruta, flan, yogur y helados variados; los estudios demográficos revelan que los asentamientos poblacionales se debieron a causas variadas, pero el factor geográfico es quizá el más influyente .

 

variancia

variancia nombre femenino mat Media de las desviaciones cuadráticas de una variable aleatoria, referidas al valor medio de esta .

 

variante

variante adjetivo 1 Que varía :tiene un carácter muy variante .2 nombre femenino Variedad o diferencia de una cosa respecto de otra u otras :el film fue realizado como colaboración entre un periodista norteamericano, Dudley Murphy, y el pintor francés Fernand Léger, que había desarrollado una variante del cubismo en su obra; el tipo de letra más generalizado en los manuscritos de mediados del siglo xv era el gótico, con innumerables variantes de acuerdo con el contenido del texto y con los estilos regionales .3 Esp Desvío de un tramo de camino o de carretera :con la variante, la carretera nacional ya no pasa por el centro del pueblo .4 Esp En las quinielas de fútbol, resultado de empate o de victoria del equipo visitante :en la quiniela de esta semana ha habido nueve variantes .5 ling Forma con que se presenta una palabra :las formas ‘carné ’ y ‘carnet son variantes en español de una misma palabra .6 variantes nombre femenino plural Esp Conjunto de verduras maceradas en vinagre, como pepinillos, cebollitas, coliflor, zanahorias, etc .

 

variar

variar verbo transitivo 1 Hacer que algo o alguien sea diferente, en algún aspecto, de lo que antes era :este año variarán el recorrido de la carrera; el equipo deberá variar su juego si quiere optar a las primeras posiciones de la clasificación .2 Dar variedad a una cosa :conviene variar sus actividades; en el comedor varían cada semana los platos del menú .3 verbo intransitivo Cambiar [algo o alguien ] en algún aspecto :el tiempo ha variado; su forma de pensar ha variado poco con el paso del tiempo .4 Ser [una cosa ] diferente de otra :los estilos de las casas variaban, pero todas estaban provistas de un amplio porche .para variar col. irón. Se usa para indicar que algo es habitual o se repite con frecuencia :para variar, ayer también llovió; Pedro, para variar, llegó el último a la reunión . Conjugación [13 ] como desviar .

 

várice o varice

várice o varice nombre femenino med Variz .Estas voces son propias del español de América, ya que el peninsular prefiere la forma variz . Entre várice y varice , la variante amaericana preferida y más habitual es la esdrújula, que además conserva la acentuación etimológica latina .

 

varicela

varicela nombre femenino Enfermedad infecciosa y contagiosa, causada por un virus, que se caracteriza por la aparición de una erupción de vesículas que invaden la piel de todo el cuerpo, provocando una intensa picazón; las vesículas acaban transformándose en costras que caen al secarse :la varicela ataca principalmente a los niños .

 

varicocele

varicocele nombre masculino med Dilatación varicosa de las venas del cordón espermático y del escroto :el varicocele implica un riesgo para la fertilidad y suele ser progresivo .

 

varicoso, -sa

varicoso, -sa adjetivo 1 De las varices o relacionado con ellas :úlcera varicosa; este tratamiento local dirigido a estimular las reacciones vasodilatadoras en las zonas varicosas fue acompañado de un régimen de alimentación lactovegeteriano exento de sal, picantes y alcohol .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino [persona ] Que tiene varices .

 

variedad

variedad nombre femenino 1 Cualidad de las cosas que son variadas :Jamaica fue calificada de “pequeño continente por los navegantes de antaño debido a su variedad de paisaje y de clima; la catedral de Toledo es un resumen de la historia del arte español, no solo por la variedad de estilos que la forman sino por el número de obras de arte que conserva .SINÓNIMO diversidad .2 Cada una de estas distintas formas bajo las que se presenta una determinada cosa :del mismo modelo tenían muchas variedades en precio y color; hay exámenes orales y escritos, y dentro de unos y otros existen variedades .3 Conjunto de formas bajo las que se presenta una determinada cosa :los pinos piñoneros sirven de refugio a una amplia variedad de pequeños mamíferos .4 biol Subcategoría taxonómica de clasificación de los seres vivos que tiene un rango inferior al de la especie y está formada por seres que se diferencian entre por ciertos caracteres secundarios y que suelen convivir en una misma área geográfica :la mayoría de las variedades de autillo son migratorias .5 variedades nombre femenino plural Espectáculo ligero formado por varios números de diferente naturaleza, con música, humor y baile :esta obra de variedades incluye números cómicos y de baile .de variedad Méx coloquial Que es divertido y jocoso :que Juan apareciera en la cena cayó de variedad y nos quitó lo aburrido .

 

varietal

varietal adjetivo [vino ] Que tiene el aroma característico de la cepa .

 

varietés

varietés nombre femenino plural Espectáculo teatral de variedades :trabajó muchos años en una compañía de varietés .

 

varilarguero

varilarguero nombre masculino taur Picador de toros .SINÓNIMO lancero, piconero .

 

varilla

varilla 1 nombre femenino 1 Barra larga y fina, generalmente de metal o de madera, que forma el armazón o la estructura de un objeto :el paraguas tenía una varilla rota; mi abanico tiene las varillas de marfil .2 Méx coloquial Mercancía menuda y barata .SINÓNIMO baratija .

 

varilla

varilla 2 nombre femenino Colomb Enfermedad infecciosa causada por un bacilo, que se produce por la infección de algunas heridas y que ataca al sistema nervioso :a mi hijo le pusieron la vacuna contra la varilla .SINÓNIMO tétano .

 

varillaje

varillaje nombre masculino Estructura o armazón de varillas :varillaje de un paraguas; el proceso de fabricación de un abanico se divide en dos partes: el varillaje y el montaje final .

 

varillero, -ra

varillero, -ra nombre masculino y femenino Méx Vendedor de varillas (baratijas ).

 

vario, -ria

vario, -ria determinante /pronombre indefinido 1 Designa una pluralidad con un número indeterminado de elementos de una misma especie :ahí hay varios libros, elige uno; varios de ellos entraron a la vez; los varios contratiempos que nos han surgido han hecho que no pudiéramos acabar a tiempo .No se usa en singular .Como determinante, va antepuesto al nombre al que acompañe .2 adjetivo Que es distinto de otros de su misma especie :este asunto conlleva problemas varios; de esta obra se han hecho versiones de vario éxito .En singular es poco frecuente .Se usa generalmente pospuesto al nombre .3 formal Que tiene variedad o que está formado por elementos diversos :esta región cuenta con una flora varia y abundante .4 varios nombre masculino plural Apartado o sección que comprende un conjunto heterogéneo de objetos diversos que no se pueden incluir en ninguna otra de las secciones o apartados :en la sección de varios de la revista encontró una receta para el pollo; clasificamos las cartas que llegan según el tema, y el cajón que está más lleno siempre es el de varios .

 

variólico, -ca

variólico, -ca varioloso .

 

varioloso, -sa

varioloso, -sa adjetivo 1 De la viruela o relacionado con ella .SINÓNIMO variólico .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino [persona ] Que padece viruela .SINÓNIMO variólico .

 

variopinto, -ta

variopinto, -ta adjetivo coloquial Que está formado por elementos de muy diversas características :la variopinta fauna y flora tropical; un público variopinto ha desfilado por la feria del libro; sobre sus espaldas lleva 41 maratones distintas, realizadas en los lugares más variopintos del planeta .

 

varita

varita nombre femenino Palito que usan los ilusionistas atribuyéndole virtudes mágicas y la que llevan las hadas, magos, etc. , para llevar a cabo acciones mágicas .También varita mágica .

 

variz

variz (también várice o varice )nombre femenino Dilatación permanente de una vena .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

variability

v r i a b l i ty 名詞 U 変わりやすさ ; 変異性 .

 

variable

var i a ble /vé ə riəb (ə )l , ⦅米 ⦆vǽr -/vary 形容詞 more ; most 1 変わりやすい, 変わりがちな, 不安定な, 変動する ; 気分 出来などが 〉むらのある ▸ a man of variable character 気まぐれな人 variable weather 変わりやすい天候 The quality of the products is variable .その製品の質にはばらつきがある .2 変えられる, 可変の, 変動できる ▸ a variable loudness control 音量調節装置 This rod is of variable length .この棒は伸縮自在である .3 生物 変異性の .4 〘数 〙変数の .5 〘天 〙〈星が 〉変光する .6 〘海 〙〈風が 〉方向の変わる .名詞 s /-z /C 1 (状況により )変化するもの, 変わりやすいもの, 不確定要素 take account of many variables 多くの不確定要素を考慮する .2 〘数 〙変数 (constant ); 変数記号 .3 〘海 〙変風 ;the s 〗変風帯 〘北東貿易風と南東貿易風との間にある 〙.4 〘天 〙変光星 (variable star ) 〘光度が変化する恒星 〙.ness 名詞 U 変わりやすいこと, 可変性 .

 

variably

v r i a bly 副詞 変わりやすく, 変動的に, 可変的に .

 

variance

var i ance /vé ə riəns /名詞 1 U C (意見 考えなどの ) «…の間での » 相違, 不一致 «between » .2 U C (人との )不和, 仲たがい ; 論争 .3 U 変化, 変動 .4 U 統計 分散 .at v riance かたく 1 〈人が 〉【人と 】不和で, 仲たがいして, 折り合わない «with » .2 〈物事が 〉 «…と » 食い違って, 矛盾して «with » .

 

variant

var i ant /vé ə riənt /形容詞 1 名詞 の前で 〗(同種のものまたは標準とは )異なった, 違った ▸ a variant spelling 異形つづり .2 変わりやすい ; 一定でない .名詞 C 1 (ある語の )異なる発音 [つづり ], 異形 .2 異なるもの, 変形 .

 

variation

var i a tion /vè ə riéɪʃ (ə )n , ⦅米 ⦆vǽr -/vary 名詞 s /-z /1 U 〖具体例では 可算 «…における » (形 程度 量などの )変化, 変動 ; 差異 «in » ; 変化量, 変化の程度 regional variations in life expectancy 平均寿命における地域的差異 the climate's natural variations 気候の自然な変化 without variation 一律に .2 C «…の » 変形版, 変種 «of , on » variations of the same story 同じ話の焼き直し .3 C 〘楽 〙 «…に基づいた » 変奏 () «on » .4 U C 生物 変異 ; 変異を示す固体 .5 C 〘天 〙変差; (月の )二均差 .6 C バレエ ソロの舞踊 .7 U C (磁針の )偏差 .al /-n (ə )l /形容詞 変化における, 変種の .

 

varicose

var i cose /vǽrəkòʊs /形容詞 〘医 〙静脈瘤 りゆう (性 )の ; 〈静脈が 〉異常にふくれあがった varicose veins (特に脚部の )静脈瘤 .

 

varied

var ied /vé ə rid , ⦅米 ⦆vǽr -/vary 形容詞 more ; most 1 ⦅通例ほめて ⦆さまざまな, いろいろな ; 変化に富んだ, 多彩な It is good to have varied interests .興味をいろいろと持つことはいいことだ ▸ a varied diet 変化に富んだ食事 .2 雑色の, まだらの .3 変わった, 変更を加えた .ly 副詞 さまざまに, 多彩に .

 

variegated

var ie gat ed /vé ə rɪɡèɪtɪd |-riə -/形容詞 1 〈花 葉などが 〉雑色の, まだらの, 斑 (ふ )入りの .2 多種多様の, 変化に富んだ .

 

variety

va ri e ty /vəráɪəti / (! -ie-は /aɪə /) vary 名詞 -ties /-z /1 〖a of A 〗いろいろなA , さまざまなA (!Aは複数名詞または集合名詞; コーパス 通例複数扱いで, there構文では時に単数扱い ) in a variety of ways いろいろな方法で (≒in various ways )a wide [great, whole ] variety of foods [wildlife ]多種多様な食べ物 [野生動物 ].2 U a. 多様性 ; 変化 (に富むこと )add more [greater ] variety to one's workout トレーニングにもっと変化を加える Variety is the spice of life .ことわざ いろいろあってこそ人生は楽しい .b. (同種類の物の中での )相違, 差異 .3 C 【同種類の中での 】(他と異なった )種類 ; 生物 植物 動物の 】変種, 異種 «of » (classification 2 ) (!ofに続く名詞句は無冠詞 ) different varieties of English さまざまな種類の英語 ▸ a new variety of apple リンゴの新種 .4 U ⦅英 ⦆バラエティ (ショー ), 寄席 よせ 演芸 (variety show , ⦅米 ⦆vaudeville ).for the s ke of var ety for var ety's s ke 目先を変える [変化を付ける ]ために .of the var ety ⦅しばしばおどけて ⦆〈人 物が 〉…なタイプの [で ]▸ a man of the selfish variety 自己中心的なタイプの男性 .~́ m at ⦅主に米 ⦆(食用の )臓物 .~́ st re ⦅米 やや古 ⦆雑貨店 (!dime storeともいう ) .~́ th ater 寄席, 演芸場 .

 

various

var i ous /vé ə riəs , ⦅米 ⦆vǽr -/vary 形容詞 1 通例 名詞 の前で 〗さまざまな , いろいろな, 種々の (!複数名詞を伴う ) various parts of the world 世界のさまざまな地域 in various ways いろいろな方法で .2 比較なし 名詞 の前で 〗いくつかの ; 多くの stay at various motels いくつかのモーテルを転々とする .3 かたく 多彩な, 多様な, 多方面の ▸ a man of various talents 多才な人 .v rious and s ndry ⦅米 ⦆m ny and v rious 種々雑多な, 多種多様な .代名詞 ⦅米話 非標準 ⦆ «…の » いくつか, 数人 «of » various of her friends 彼女の友人のうちの数名 .ness 名詞 U 多様性 .

 

variously

v r i ous ly 副詞 いろいろに, さまざまに ; いろいろな名前で .