Variety

va-rī′e-ti, n. the quality of bring various: difference: many-sidedne , versatility: a collection of different things: one of a number of things nearly allied to each other: one or more individuals of a species, which, owing to accidental causes, differ from the normal form in minor points:— pl. Varī′eties .— adj. Vārī′etal ( biol. ), having the character of a zoological or botanical variety.— adv. Varī′etally .— ns. Varī′ety-show , a mixed entertainment comprising dances, songs, negro-minstrelsy, farces, short sketches, .; Varī′ety-thē′atre , a theatre devoted to variety-shows.— adj. Vā′riform , varied in form.— v.t. Vā′rify , to variegate. [L. varietas — varius , various.]