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various

var·i·ous [ vérree əss ]


det 
Definition:
 
assorted: many different
after various attempts



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of different kinds: of different kinds or categories
declined the invitation for various reasons

2. individual: individual or separate
The various arguments all have their strong and weak points.

[Mid-16th century. < Latin varius "variegated, diverse"]

var·i·ous·ly adverb
var·i·ous·ness noun
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