Variety - Definition

n 1: a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a
great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety
of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions" [syn:
assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany,
miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord,
potpourri, motley]
2: noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities";
"the range and variety of his work is amazing" [syn:
diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, variety]
3: (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"
4: a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
[syn: variety show, variety]
5: a category of things distinguished by some common
characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art";
"what kinds of desserts are there?" [syn: kind, sort,
form, variety]
6: a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for
variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman
mechanic" [syn: variety, change]