variation
/ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ nom B2En français : variation, variante, déclinaison
- The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
- A related but distinct thing. · When the process didn't work, we tried a variation.· All of his soups are variations on a single recipe.
- The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
- A line of play that differs from the original.
- A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
- The modification of a hereditary trait.
- Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.
- The situation where two or more linguistic forms appear in the same environment without a change in meaning, the choice of form being determined by factors of dialect, sociolect, register or simply the speaker's preference.
Pluriel variations
Dans la bibliothèque
The Footman seemed to think this a good opportunity for repeating his remark, with variations.
He pointed out to him the bearings of the coast, explained to him the variations of the compass, and taught him to read in that vast book opened over our heads which they call heaven, and where God writes in azure with letters of diamonds.
The next variation which their visit afforded was produced by the entrance of servants with cold meat, cake, and a variety of all the finest fruits in season; but this did not take place till after many a significant look and smile from Mrs.
While vocabulary variations are frequently discussed, the divergence in spelling remains one of the most distinctive markers of the two dialects.
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