variation

The word “variation” has 4 syllables: va-ri-a-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌvɛəriˈeɪʃən/


What is synonym and antonym for variation?

In the thesaurus, “variation” has 18 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for variation along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for variation

  • abnormality
  • alteration
  • change
  • deviation
  • difference
  • discrepancy
  • disparity
  • divergence
  • diversity
  • fluctuation
  • innovation
  • interpretation
  • modification
  • mutation
  • shift
  • take
  • variety
  • version

Antonyms for variation

  • agreement
  • fixation
  • harmony
  • sameness
  • similarity
  • stabilization
  • stagnation
  • uniformity

Meanings of variation

  • noun
    1. The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
    2. A related but distinct thing.
    3. The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
    4. A line of play that differs from the original.
    5. A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
    6. The modification of a hereditary trait.
    7. Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.

Example Sentences

  • Variation in climate patterns can greatly affect agricultural productivity in certain regions.
  • The dancer added her own variation to the traditional routine, captivating the audience with her unique movements.
  • Geneticists study the variation in DNA sequences to understand the inheritance of traits.
  • The market offers a wide variation of products to cater to diverse consumer preferences.
  • Artists often seek to express individuality through variation in their artistic styles and techniques.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to variation, such as: abnormality, agreement, alteration, change, deviation, difference, discrepancy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • variation
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  • work
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takes

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  • addresses
  • answers
  • arrest
  • ask
  • back
  • bears
  • beat
  • beats
  • believes
  • bring
  • buys
  • capture
  • catches
  • choose
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  • collect
  • conduct
  • conquers
  • consider
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  • earn
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  • enjoy
  • expect
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  • grab
  • grasps
  • grips
  • handles
  • has
  • hauls
  • have
  • hold
  • holds
  • include
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  • kills
  • know
  • lead
  • lift
  • like
  • make
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  • masters
  • move
  • need
  • needs
  • negotiates
  • operates
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  • stops
  • sustains
  • think
  • tolerates
  • treats
  • variations
  • wants
  • welcome
  • win
  • work
  • works
  • yields

variability

  • anxiety
  • arbitrariness
  • changeability
  • distortion
  • fickleness
  • flaw
  • flexibility
  • fluctuation
  • friction
  • inconsistency
  • insecurity
  • irregularity
  • mutability
  • uncertainty
  • variableness
  • variance
  • variation
  • volatility
  • vulnerability
  • weakness

variant

  • deviation
  • different
  • distinguishable
  • modification
  • mutant
  • mutation
  • other
  • several
  • variation
  • various

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