Αγγλικά

variation

gb/vˌɛɹiˈeɪʃən/ us/vˌɛɹiˈeɪʃən/
B1 Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
1

a difference or change

A small difference or change in something.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a variation in [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variation' with 'variety'; 'variation' refers to a change or difference within something, while 'variety' refers to different kinds or types.
Συνώνυμα
difference (A general term for things not being the same; 'variation' often implies a range within a type.)
Αντώνυμα
uniformity (Suggests everything is the same without differences or changes.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
slight variation |wide variation |variation in temperature |genetic variation |seasonal variation
Θέματα
general |comparison |change |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • There is a lot of variation in how people pronounce that word.
  • The chef added a unique variation to the traditional recipe.
  • We observed a variation in temperature throughout the day.
  • Genetic variation is important for species survival.
  • The design allows for some variation in size.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • There is a variation in color between the two shirts.
  • We saw a variation in the price of apples.
  • This game has a new variation with extra rules.
  • There is little variation in her daily routine.
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
2

a different version or form

A different form of something that is still basically the same thing.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a variation on [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners use 'variation' when 'variety' is intended; 'variation' here means a specific modified form, not multiple different kinds.
Συνώνυμα
adaptation (A version changed to suit a particular purpose or style.)
Αντώνυμα
original (The first or initial version from which variations are made.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
musical variation |recipe variation |game variation |design variation
Θέματα
creativity |design |culture |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • This song is a variation on a well-known folk tune.
  • The museum displayed several variations of the same painting.
  • She created a variation of the dress with shorter sleeves.
  • The chef offered a vegetarian variation of the dish.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • We played a variation of chess with new rules.
  • This is a variation on the old story.
  • He made a variation of the cake with lemon flavor.
Ουσιαστικό technical B2 entity
3

change in a repeated pattern

A small change made to a repeating pattern, such as in music or math.

Συνώνυμα
modification (A deliberate change to an existing structured sequence.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
theme and variations |harmonic variation |mathematical variation
Θέματα
music |mathematics |arts_entertainment |science
Παραδείγματα
  • The composer used rhythmic variation to keep the piece interesting.
  • In calculus, we studied the rate of variation of functions.
  • The dance included variations on the original steps.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The song has many variations of the main tune.
  • In math class, we learned about variations in patterns.
  • The dance teacher showed us a small variation in the move.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
variation
IPA
GB/vˌɛɹiˈeɪʃən/
US/vˌɛɹiˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
vari - ation (2 συλλαβές)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: variation
  • Plural: variation, variations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
variations noun
Core family
vary verb B1 variety noun A2 various adjective B1
Related words
variable adjective B1 varied adjective B2 variously adverb
Negative and opposite forms
invariable adjective C1 invariably adverb B2
Advanced or less common
variability noun B2 variant noun B2 variance noun B2
Εκφράσεις

a variation on [something]

1
/ə vˌɛɹiˈeɪʃən ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

a slightly different version of something

A form of something that is changed a little from another form.

Παραδείγματα
  • This dish is a variation on the classic pasta recipe.
  • Her latest novel is a variation on her earlier work.

theme and variations

1
/θˈim ˈænd vˌɛɹiˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase technical

musical form with altered repeats

A kind of music where the main tune is played many times but changed a little each time.

Παραδείγματα
  • The pianist performed Beethoven's theme and variations beautifully.
  • Mozart's theme and variations show his creativity.

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