variation

• Nom désignant un changement, une différence ou un écart par rapport à un standard, une norme ou une forme d'origine.

A noun referring to a change, difference, or deviation from a standard, norm, or original form.

1. Difference or changeB1formal

   A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level.

   Variation (changement ou différence)

   • There is a wide variation in temperature across the region.
   • The study noted significant variation in test scores among students.
   • Genetic variation is essential for evolution.

   Synonymesalterationchangedeviationdifferencediscrepancydivergencefluctuationmodificationshiftvariance

   Antonymesconsistencyconstancysamenessstabilityuniformity

2. Alternative versionB1formal

   A different or distinct form or version of something.

   Variante

   • This recipe is a variation of the classic Italian dish.
   • The artist created several variations of the same painting.
   • The composer wrote a variation on the original melody.

   Synonymesadaptationalternativeformmodificationrenditiontakevariantversion

   Antonymesconstantoriginalprototypestandard

3. Musical variationB2formalart

   A formal musical technique where a theme is repeated in changed form.

   Variation musicale

   • The pianist performed a beautiful variation on the theme.
   • Beethoven's Diabelli Variations are famous in classical music.
   • The composer introduced a new variation in the second movement.