Definition of Variation
Variation
var·i·a·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the state of being changed or varied;
e.g. There is a lot of variation in types of water lily plants under the same genus.
(noun)
a varied or different version or form of something; an alternative;
e.g. A grizzly bear is an example of a variation of a bear.
(noun)
the amount or degree of change;
e.g. There is a temperature variation of 20 degrees in this climate,
(noun)
a version of a musical theme, with minor modifications so as to present it in a new but still recognizable form;
e.g. Her study music is a synthetic variation of Beethoven's original classical compositions.
(noun)
in ballet, it is the solo dance routine in a performance;
e.g. I have been chosen to do the variation for our Swan Lake ballet performance this year.
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