variation
/,veəri'eiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act or process of changing or altering something: A noticeable change from what is standard, normal, or expected.
- A different form or version of something: Something that is slightly different from others of the same type; a variant.
- (Biology) A difference in characteristics within a species: An organism or characteristic resulting from genetic change.
- (Music) A repetition of a theme with modifications: A form where a musical idea is repeated in an altered form.
- (Astronomy) A perturbation in orbit: A deviation from the regular motion of a celestial body.
- (Magnetism) Magnetic declination: The angle between magnetic north and true north at a specific location.
Examples of Usage
- General Change:
- There is considerable variation in temperature between day and night.
- The study recorded seasonal variation in rainfall patterns.
- Different Form/Version:
- This recipe is a delicious variation on the classic chocolate cake.
- The artist painted several variations on the same landscape theme.
- Biology:
- Genetic variation is essential for a species to adapt to changing environments.
- Music:
- The composer wrote a set of variations on a folk melody.
Advanced Usage
- "To show variation": To demonstrate differences or changes.
- The data shows significant variation across different regions.
- "Within the limits of natural variation": Referring to changes that are normal and expected.
- The slight differences in leaf shape are within the limits of natural variation.
Variants and Related Words
- Vary (verb): To change or cause to change in some way; to differ.
- Prices vary depending on the season.
- Variable (adjective/noun): Likely to change; not constant. (As a noun) A factor that can change.
- The weather is highly variable in spring.
- Time is a key variable in the experiment.
- Invariable (adjective): Never changing; constant.
- He follows an invariable morning routine.
Synonyms
- Change: The act or instance of making or becoming different.
- Difference: A point or way in which people or things are dissimilar.
- Modification: A change made to something.
- Deviation: A departure from an established course or standard.
- Fluctuation: An irregular rising and falling in number or amount.
Related Phrases
- Theme and variations: (Music) A compositional form featuring a main theme followed by a series of altered versions.
- The concert featured a brilliant piece in the form of a theme and variations.
Idioms
- A variation on a theme: An idea or work that uses a basic concept but presents it in a new or different way.
- His latest novel is essentially a variation on the theme of redemption.
Noun
- the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
- who is responsible for these variations in taxation?
- (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
- (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
- (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
- the process of varying or being varied
- the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
- an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
- he patented a variation on the sandal
- something a little different from others of the same type
- an experimental version of the night fighter
- a variant of the same word
- an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
- the boy is a younger edition of his father
- a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
- an activity that varies from a norm or standard
- any variation in his routine was immediately reported
- an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change