Variation Definition
variation
- noun
- an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
- an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
- a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
- 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"
- an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard; "he patented a variation on the sandal"
- the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
- the process of varying or being varied
- (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
- (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
- (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
- the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard; "who is responsible for these variations in taxation?"
"Variation" in song lyrics
See how variation is used in real songs:
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"So I resist temptation, it comes in variation"
DC Talk — Spinnin Round -
"We got tension in suspense, theme in variation"
Dilated Peoples — Clockwork -
"I who have nothing but the lack of variation"
Jedi Mind Tricks — I Who Have Nothing
Words that rhyme with variation
Usage tips for "variation"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "variation" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for variation to find words that pair well.