variation

var·i·a·tion

noun \ˌver-ē-ˈā-shən, ˌvar-\

Definition of VARIATION

1

: divergence in one or more characteristics of an organism or biotype from those typical of or usual for its group

2

: something (as an individual or group) that exhibits variation

—var·i·a·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-^əl\ adjective