vari
Latinvaried, different; to change
About This Root
From Latin varius (varied, different, many-colored) and its verb variāre (to change). The var- family is English's main vocabulary for diversity and change: vary (to differ or change), variety (a range of different things), various (of several kinds), variation (a change or a distinct version), varied (diverse), variant (a different form), variability (the tendency to change), and variegate (to mark with different colors).
Associated Words · 8
various
of different types; more than one; diverse
variety
a range of different things; the quality of being varied
vary
To change or differ; to make something more diverse
variation
A change or difference; a distinct version of something
varied
Consisting of many different types; diverse
variability
The tendency or degree to which something changes or differs
variant
A slightly different form or version; differing from a norm
variegate
To mark with different colours; to add variety