variety

//vəˈraɪəti//
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Noun

varietySingular
varietiesPlural
1

the quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity or monotony

We need more variety in our daily routine.

2

a number or collection of different things, especially of a particular class

The store sells a variety of products from different countries.

3

a type or kind that differs in some characteristic from others of the same general class

This variety of apple is sweeter than the others.

4

a taxonomic category that ranks below subspecies (where present) or species, its members differing from others of the same subspecies or species in minor but permanent or heritable characteristics

This variety of rose has smaller petals than the common species.