various

Meaning

Det

More than one (of an indeterminate set of things).

Adj

1. Having a broad range (of different elements).
2. That varies or differs from others; variant; different.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French varieux, from Latin varius (“manifold, diverse, various, parti-colored, variegated, also changing, changeable, fickle, etc.”).

Sentences

The following tables show which tapes are used on which days of various cycles .

Abalones are subject to various diseases .

There are a variety of different types , probably not homologous , and serving various functions .

Metals and related concepts were mentioned in various early Vedic age texts .

The later years of Amos's life were spent mostly in furthering various philanthropic enterprises .