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variations

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

Examples :

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "
aspect type quality

Related Words

Illustration modification

modification noun

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.

"The modification of the family's routine, with evening meals moved to 7 pm, improved everyone's sleep schedule. "

Illustration qualities

qualities noun

/ˈkwɒlətiz/ /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

Illustration alterations

alterations noun

/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃənz/ /ˌɑltəˈreɪʃənz/

The act of altering or making different.

""The tailor made alterations to the dress so that it would fit perfectly." "

Illustration suggested

suggested verb

/səˈdʒɛstɪd/ /səɡˈdʒɛstɪd/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

Illustration chocolate

chocolate noun

/ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

Illustration orchestration

orchestration noun

/ˌɔːrkɪˈstreɪʃən/ /ˌɔːrkəˈstreɪʃən/

The arrangement of music for performance by an orchestra.

"The orchestra's conductor carefully planned the orchestration of the new piece for their upcoming concert. "

Illustration difference

difference noun

/ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

Illustration recognizable

recognizable adjective

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/

Able to be recognized

"The teacher's red scarf was a recognizable feature; everyone in the class knew it was hers. "

Illustration counterpoint

counterpoint noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪnt/

A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.

"The choir created a beautiful effect when they sang in counterpoint, with each voice singing a different melody that harmonized with the others. "

Illustration hereditary

hereditary noun

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.

"The British monarchy is a hereditary, with the crown passing from parent to child. "