varius

Betekenis (Engels)

(adjective, declension-1, declension-2, in-plural) diverse, different, various, varied
(adjective, declension-1, declension-2) manifold, changing, variable, complex
(adjective, declension-1, declension-2) versatile
(adjective, declension-1, declension-2) fickle
(adjective, declension-1, declension-2) motley, mottled, variegated

diversus

multijugis

menigvoudig

Frekwensie

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

[ˈwa.ri.ʊs]

Traditionally derived from vārus (“bent in; knock-kneed; different”) + -ius (“-y: forming adjectives”). De Vaan finds this connection somewhat unconvincing semantically, and hesitantly prefers a derivation from a Proto-Italic *wasios (which would have no certain cognates outside of Italic), linking the word to vafer (“clever”).