Variation
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits. Can also refer to a different or distinct form or version of something.
“There is considerable variation in rainfall patterns across the region.”
Pronunciation
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/ˌvɛərɪˈeɪʃn̩/
Syllables
var·i·a·tion
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Contains 'vary' root; '-ation' suffix with multiple vowels
Scrabble
13 points with valuable 'v'; scientific vocabulary
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