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variety

 

[ vəˈraɪəti ]

Noun
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Context #1 | Noun

in agriculture

A variety refers to a category of plants or animals that have certain characteristics in common, often bred for specific traits such as disease resistance, yield, or flavor.

Synonyms

kind, strain, type

Examples of usage

  • Farmers plant a variety of crops to ensure a diverse and resilient harvest.
  • This tomato variety is known for its exceptional taste and juiciness.
Context #2 | Noun

in entertainment

In the entertainment industry, variety refers to a type of show or performance that includes a mix of different acts or performances, such as comedy, music, dance, and magic.

Synonyms

assortment, diversity, mixture

Examples of usage

  • The variety show featured a diverse range of talented performers.
  • She enjoys watching variety programs that showcase various talents.
Context #3 | Noun

in general

Variety can also refer to the quality or state of being different or diverse.

Synonyms

diversity, heterogeneity, multifariousness

Examples of usage

  • She appreciates the variety of options available at the buffet.
  • The spice of variety adds excitement to life.

Translations

Translations of the word "variety" in other languages:

🇵🇹 variedade

🇮🇳 विविधता

🇩🇪 Vielfalt

🇮🇩 variasi

🇺🇦 різноманітність

🇵🇱 różnorodność

🇯🇵 多様性

🇫🇷 variété

🇪🇸 variedad

🇹🇷 çeşitlilik

🇰🇷 다양성

🇸🇦 تنوع

🇨🇿 rozmanitost

🇸🇰 rôznorodosť

🇨🇳 多样性

🇸🇮 raznolikost

🇮🇸 fjölbreytni

🇰🇿 алуан түрлілік

🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვნება

🇦🇿 müxtəliflik

🇲🇽 variedad

Etymology

The word 'variety' originated from the Latin word 'varietas', meaning 'difference' or 'diversity'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broad range of meanings, reflecting the diverse nature of the world around us. From agriculture to entertainment, 'variety' continues to play a significant role in describing the richness and diversity of life.

See also: unvaried, unvarying, variable, variance, varied, various, variously, vary, varying, varyingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #994 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.