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1. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change.
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- variatio (Latin)
Rhymes with Diurnal Variation
- deinstitutionalization
- institutionalization
- self-congratulation
- antidiscrimination
- telecommunication
- nondiscrimination
- misrepresentation
- mischaracterization
- internationalization
- industrialization
- decriminalization
- transillumination
- self-determination
- renationalization
- recapitalization
- prestidigitation
- misinterpretation
- misidentification
- miscommunication
- experimentation
- excommunication
- disqualification
- discontinuation
- denationalization
- decentralization
- transplantation
- singularization
- self-perpetuation
- securitization
- reinterpretation
2. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] an activity that varies from a norm or standard.
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Etymology
- variatio (Latin)
3. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished.
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Etymology
- variatio (Latin)
4. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] something a little different from others of the same type.
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Etymology
- variatio (Latin)
5. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard.
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Etymology
- variatio (Latin)
6. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure.
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- variatio (Latin)
7. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration.
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- variatio (Latin)
8. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard.
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Etymology
- variatio (Latin)
9. variation
noun. ['ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃən'] (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon).
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- variatio (Latin)
10. diurnal
adjective. ['daɪˈɝːnəl'] having a daily cycle or occurring every day.
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Etymology
- diurnalis (Latin)
- dies (Latin)
Sentences with diurnal-variation
1. Noun Phrase
Several neurotransmitters and endocrine hormones involved in pain perception exhibit diurnal variation, where morning concentrations vary inversely with night concentrations.
2. Noun Phrase
Overall, cold semi-arid steppe climates feature abundant sunshine, little precipitation and a large diurnal variation, that is, difference between daytime highs and overnight lows.
3. Noun Phrase
In terms of temperature, the largest diurnal variation, or difference between daytime highs and overnight lows, occurs in winter.
