Variation

/ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.

The variation in temperature throughout the day can affect plant growth.

A different or distinct form or version of something.

This recipe has several variations depending on regional ingredients.

The occurrence of an organism in more than one form.

The study of genetic variation is crucial for understanding evolution.

A playing of a musical theme with changes in melody, harmony, or rhythm.

The pianist performed a beautiful variation on a famous sonata.

Late Middle English: from Latin variatio(n-), from the verb variare.

variation on a theme

A different expression or interpretation of a similar idea or concept.

variation of circumstances

A change in situation or condition.

in variation

In a state of change or diversity.

vary

To differ in size, amount, degree, or nature.

variant

A version of something that differs from the standard.

variety

The quality or state of being different or diverse.

A twist on an original idea or concept.

Her latest project is just a variation of her previous work.

A different or unusual take on a standard situation.

That’s an interesting variation on what usually happens.