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varied

[ vair-eed ]
/ ˈvɛər id /
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adjective
characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified: varied backgrounds.
changed; altered: a varied estimate.
having several different colors; variegated.
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Origin of varied

First recorded in 1580–90; vary + -ed2

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British Dictionary definitions for varied

varied
/ (ˈvɛərɪd) /

adjective
displaying or characterized by variety; diverse
modified or alteredthe amount may be varied without notice
varicoloured; variegated

Derived forms of varied

variedly, adverbvariedness, noun
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