Synonyms: multifariousness, diverseness, diversity, variety
Definition: noticeable heterogeneity
Usage: a diversity of possibilities; the range and variety of his work is amazing
Similar words: heterogeneity, heterogeneousness
Definition: the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
Definition: a difference that is usually pleasant
Usage: he goes to France for variety; it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
Similar words: difference
Definition: the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Usage: there are many differences between jazz and rock
Synonyms: form, kind, sort, variety
Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
Similar words: category
Definition: a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
Synonyms: variety, variety show
Definition: a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
Similar words: show
Definition: a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
Usage: they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway
Synonyms: variety
Definition: (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
Usage: varieties are frequently recognized in botany
Similar words: taxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group
Definition: animal or plant group having natural relations
Synonyms: smorgasbord, salmagundi, assortment, potpourri, variety, miscellanea, miscellany, mixed bag, mixture, motley
Definition: a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
Usage: a great assortment of cars was on display; he had a variety of disorders; a veritable smorgasbord of religions
Similar words: aggregation, accumulation, assemblage, collection
Definition: several things grouped together or considered as a whole