variety — a number or range of things of different kinds or of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a number or range of things of different kinds or of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈraɪəti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's garden has a variety of vegetables, including talking tomatoes that gossip about the weather.
- The restaurant menu offers a variety of dishes from different countries.
- For variety, he decided to take the bus instead of his usual rocket ship to work.
variety
NOUN[/vəˈraɪəti/]
a number or range of things of different kinds or of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
a cheerful vendor gestures proudly toward her overflowing fruit display filled with apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, and exotic fruits. She points out different options to a curious customer who examines the diverse selection. The abundant display shows red apples next to yellow bananas, purple grapes beside green limes, and orange citrus fruits arranged with tropical papayas. Other shoppers browse nearby stands selling vegetables, flowers, and baked goods of many different types. a number or range of things of different kinds that are distinct in character or quality
Variety melts anxiety, uniting society!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'varietas', which itself comes from the verb 'variare' meaning 'to change' or 'to vary'. The term originally expressed the concept of diversity and variation, much like the changing colors of a chameleon.
Breakdown
vari- (change, vary) + -etas (noun suffix denoting state or quality), from Latin 'variare' (to change) + '-tas' (state or condition).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's garden has a variety of vegetables, including talking tomatoes that gossip about the weather.”
“The restaurant menu offers a variety of dishes from different countries.”
“For variety, he decided to take the bus instead of his usual rocket ship to work.”
“Students need variety in their study methods to stay motivated.”
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