Wordiyovari
LatinVariants
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About This Root
From Latin varius (varied, different, spotted). The main productive branch of the var- family: vary (to change), variety (a range of different things), various (of several kinds), variant (a different form), variation (a change), variegate (to mark with different colors), and variability. The root is central to describing diversity and change in English.
Associated Words
variability
The tendency or degree to which something changes or differs
variant
A slightly different form or version; differing from a norm
variation
A change or difference; a distinct version of something
varied
Consisting of many different types; diverse
variegate
To mark with different colours; to add variety
variety
a range of different things; the quality of being varied
various
of different types; more than one; diverse
vary
To change or differ; to make something more diverse