Variation
/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts9 letters
Definition of Variation
noun
- The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
- A related but distinct thing.
"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.
Anagrams of Variation
No exact anagrams found for "variation". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
v4
a1
r1
i1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Variation
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Variation"
Variation is a 9-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Variation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "variation" is a medium-scoring word.