variety

Definition of variety in English English dictionary: The total number of distinct states of a system; A specific variation of something; A state of constant change; Logarithm of the base 2 of the total number of distinct states of a system; A rank in a taxonomic classification, below species; The class of all algebraic structures of a given signature satisfying a given set of identities; 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 group of plants within a species that has a distinct range, habitat, or structure; {n} change, difference, variation, mixture; That which is various; Any change in the design of a coin results in a new coin variety; Any coin recognizably different in dies from another of the same design, type, date and mint; 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; 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; Such entertainment as in given in variety shows; the production of, or performance in, variety shows; a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"; 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; In the hierarchy of taxonomy, there is family, genus, species, subspecies, then variety Compare with cultivar; noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"; 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 variation of a species of a plant For example, dwarf variety of a plant; 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; 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; a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances; (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; {i} diversity, multiplicity; assortment; kind, sort; A variety of something is a type of it. She has 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses. = kind; (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; 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; A principle of composition See Foundational Objectives for a detailed description; 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
variety show: A theatrical entertainment featuring a succession of short, unrelated performances by singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, magicians etc
variety store: A shop where many small and inexpensive items can be bought
the enduring old variety store that sells out-of-town newspapers, warm unshelled peanuts, and dirty magazines for queers as well as straights.
variety stores: plural form of variety store
Variety Club of Great Britain: a British charity organization which gives money, holidays, vehicles etc to poor or sick children. Its members are people who work in television, films, and popular theatre
variety meat: edible viscera of a butchered animal
variety show: A theatrical entertainment consisting of successive unrelated acts, such as songs, dances, and comedy skits. a television or radio programme or a performance that consists of many different shorter performances, especially musical and humorous ones
variety show: A stage entertainment of successive separate performances, usually songs, dances, acrobatic feats, dramatic sketches, exhibitions of trained animals, or any specialties
variety show: a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
variety show: Often loosely called vaudeville show
variety show: production which has different types of performances
variety store: A retail store that carries a large variety of usually inexpensive merchandise. a shop that sells many different kinds of goods, often at low prices
variety store: convenience store, mini-mart
variety theater: theater which has different kinds of performances
common or garden variety: An ordinary, standard kind
garden variety: Ordinary, common, or unexceptional
I can usually recover from a garden variety cold with rest and fluids.
garden-variety: Alternative spelling of garden variety
Varieties: facies
garden-variety: You can use garden-variety to describe something you think is ordinary and not special in any way. The experiment itself is garden-variety science. very ordinary and not very interesting
music hall and variety theatre: Popular entertainment that featured successive acts by singers, comedians, dancers, and actors. The form derived from the taproom concerts given in city taverns in England in the 18th-19th centuries. To meet the demand for entertainment for the working class, tavern owners often annexed nearby buildings as music halls, where drinking and smoking were permitted. The originator of the English music hall as such was Charles Morton, who built Morton's Canterbury Hall (1852) and Oxford Hall (1861) in London. Leading performers included Lillie Langtry, Harry Lauder (1870-1950), and Gracie Fields. Music halls evolved into larger, more respectable variety theatres, such as London's Hippodrome and the Coliseum. Variety acts combined music, comedy acts, and one-act plays and featured celebrities such as Sarah Bernhardt and Herbert Tree. See also vaudeville
varieties: plural of variety