various
various definition
vari·ous (ver′ē əs, var′-)
adjective
- differing one from another; of several kinds
- several or many found in various sections of the country
- individual; distinct bequests to the various heirs
- many-sided; versatile the various bounty of nature
- characterized by variety; varied in nature or appearance
- Obsolete changeable
Etymology: L varius, diverse, parti-colored: see vary
Related Forms:
- variously var′i·ously adverb
- variousness var′i·ous·ness noun
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