variety

noun

1. 1

   noticeable heterogeneity

   a diversity of possibilities

   the range and variety of his work is amazing

2. 2

   a difference that is usually pleasant

   he goes to France for variety

   it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic

3. 3

   a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

   sculpture is a form of art

   what kinds of desserts are there?

4. 4

   a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances

5. 5

   (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics

   varieties are frequently recognized in botany

6. 6

   a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

   a great assortment of cars was on display

   he had a variety of disorders