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variation

3 entries found.


Main Entry:
var·i·a·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of variation
Pronunciation:
\ˌver-ē-ˈā-shən\
Function:
noun
Date:
14th century
1 a: the act or process of varying : the state or fact of being varied b: an instance of varying c: the extent to which or the range in which a thing varies2: declination 63 a: a change of algebraic sign between successive terms of a sequence b: a measure of the change in data, a variable, or a function4: the repetition of a musical theme with modifications in rhythm, tune, harmony, or key5 a: divergence in the structural or functional characteristics of an organism from the species or population norm or average b: something (as an individual or group) that exhibits variation6 a: a solo dance in classic ballet b: a repetition in modern ballet of a movement sequence with changes
var·i·a·tion·al 
          Listen to the pronunciation of variational \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
var·i·a·tion·al·ly adverb


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