VARIATION Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word variation. (close relations)
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| fluctuation | nounn | |||||
noun • a wave motion • an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change • the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes | ||||||
| variance | nounn | |||||
noun • an event that departs from expectations • discord that splits a group • the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions • the quality of being subject to variation • an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation) • an activity that varies from a norm or standard | ||||||
| alteration | nounn | |||||
noun • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another • the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) • the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) | ||||||
| change | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another • a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event • the action of changing something • the result of alteration or modification • the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due • a thing that is different • a different or fresh set of clothes • coins of small denomination regarded collectively • money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency • a difference that is usually pleasant verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation • undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature • become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • change clothes; put on different clothes • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • give to, and receive from, one another • change from one vehicle or transportation line to another • become deeper in tone • remove or replace the coverings of | ||||||
| deviation | nounn | |||||
noun • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function • the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances • deviate behavior • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) | ||||||
| difference | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being unlike or dissimilar • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • a disagreement or argument about something important • a significant change • the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend | ||||||
| diversity | nounn | |||||
noun • noticeable heterogeneity • the condition or result of being changeable | ||||||
| modification | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) • slightly modified copy; not an exact copy • the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another | ||||||
| magnetic declination | nounn | |||||
noun • the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north | ||||||
| edition | nounn | |||||
noun • the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published • all of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time • an issue of a newspaper • something a little different from others of the same type | ||||||
| mutant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • tending to undergo or resulting from mutation noun • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration • an animal that has undergone mutation | ||||||
| mutation | nounn | |||||
noun • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration • (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism • a change or alteration in form or qualities | ||||||
| sport | nounn | |||||
noun • an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition • the occupation of athletes who compete for pay • (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine • a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances • someone who engages in sports • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) verb • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner • play boisterously | ||||||
| variant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an event that departs from expectations • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • a variable quantity that is random • something a little different from others of the same type adjective satellite • differing from a norm or standard • exhibiting variation and change | ||||||
| version | nounn | |||||
noun • an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint • something a little different from others of the same type • a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form • a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language • a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something • manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery) | ||||||
| magnetic variation | nounn | |||||
noun • the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north | ||||||
| pas seul | nounn | |||||
noun • (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure | ||||||
