variety.

Definition of variety. in English English dictionary: A specific variation of something; a term used for a specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is a dialect, accent, register, etc. and to its prestige level; A rank in a taxonomic classification, below species; The total number of distinct states of a system; The class of all algebraic structures of a given signature satisfying a given set of identities; Logarithm of the base 2 of the total number of distinct states of a system; A group of plants within a species that has a distinct range, habitat, or structure; {n} change, difference, variation, mixture; Any coin recognizably different in dies from another of the same design, type, date and mint; a taxonomic rank below subspecies in zoology and botany, varieties are often the result of selective breeding and diverge from the parent species or subspecies in distinct but relatively minor ways Usage varies in different countries [CUB, modified by JVG]; 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; Variety and "named variety" are commonly used to mean the same as cultivar Technically, it means a naturally occurring variant of a species; The quality or state of being various; intermixture or succession of different things; diversity; multifariousness; {i} diversity, multiplicity; assortment; kind, sort; a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances; A state of constant change; (var ) A category below the species level; interpretation varies on the basis of date of use (see Appendix A); A specific variation of sth; A number or collection of different things; a varied assortment; as, a variety of cottons and silks; Any coin struck from a die pair that differs from others with the same date and mintmark, such as one exhibiting die doubling, different style letters or numerals, or a repunched mintmark; A variation of a species of a plant For example, dwarf variety of a plant; A variety of something is a type of it. She has 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses. = kind; A principle of composition See Foundational Objectives for a detailed description; Refers to the type of grape itself, rather than the wine Thus, Cabernet Sauvignon is the variety of grape that comprises the majority of grapes that go into a bottle of wine varietally labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon; a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"; A variation from the standard form of a stamp Varieties include different watermarks, inverts, imperforates, missing colors, wrong colours and major colour shifts See also Freak, Error; refers to the differences in the work and can be achieved by using different shapes, textures, colors and values; In wood identification, a group of individuals within the species having some minor characteristics which are different from those of the typical species; (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differe from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are frequently recognized in botany; A qualitative description of the gases and vapors present in the fragrance, aroma, nose and aftertaste of coffee's bouquet, which create a complex pattern of sensations of the olfactory membranes; (The counterweight of harmony in a work of art ) - The use of opposing, contrasting, changing, elaborating, or diversifying elements in a composition Different forms and types; a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic" (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differe from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are frequently recognized in botany; 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; a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"; In the hierarchy of taxonomy, there is family, genus, species, subspecies, then variety Compare with cultivar; That which is various; Any change in the design of a coin results in a new coin variety; noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"; 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; If something has variety, it consists of things which are different from each other. Susan's idea of freedom was to have variety in her life style = diversity; a subdivision in a species, ranking below a subspecies; differences that are sufficiently distinct for botanists to distinguish between different varieties (often shown as 'var ') within a plant species; A coin with a slight variation from the normal design attributed to a particular issue; Such entertainment as in given in variety shows; the production of, or performance in, variety shows; coins that are variations of the original coin design are considered varieties Alteration of the Morgan's tail feathers are an example of a Morgan variety; Differences achieved by changing elements in a composition to add interest; a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"; A natural occurring variant of a species; a taxonomic definition below the rank of species; a change from the basic design type of a coin; A minor change from the basic design of a specific coin type; A variety of things is a number of different kinds or examples of the same thing. The island offers such a wide variety of scenery and wildlife People change their mind for a variety of reasons