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Music. to](4. Music. to) alter (a melody or theme) by modification or embellishments without changing its identity.  \nverb (used without object) , varied, varying.  \n[5. to](5. to) show diversity; be different:  \n\"The age at which children are ready to read varies. \"  \n[6. to](6. to) undergo change in appearance, form, substance, character, etc.:  \n\"The landscape begins to vary as one drives south. \"  \n[7. to](7. to) change periodically or in succession; differ or alternate:  \n\"Demand for certain products varies with the season. \"  \n[8. to](8. to) diverge; depart; deviate (usually followed by from):  \n\"to vary from the norm. \"  \n[9. Mathematics. to](9. Mathematics. to) be subject to change.  \n[10. Biology. to](10. Biology. to) exhibit variation ( [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/variation](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/variation)).  \nOrigin  \n[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vary?s=t](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vary?s=t)  \nRichmond, Exh. 2009, p.22/7  \n[9/14/2014 Vary | Define Vary at Dictionary.com](9/14/2014 Vary | Define Vary at Dictionary.com)  \nMiddle English  \n( [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Middle%20English](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Middle%20English) ) Latin ([http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Latin](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Latin) )  \n1300-1350  \n1300-50; Middle English varien \u003C Latin variāre, equivalent to vari (us ) (see various ( [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/various](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/various) ) ) + -āre infinitive suffix  \nRelated forms varier, noun varyingly, adverb  \nintervary, verb (used without object), intervaried, intervarying. overvary, verb, overvaried, overvarying.  \n[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vary?s=t](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vary?s=t)  \nRichmond, Exh. 2009, p.33/7  \n[9/14/2014 Vary | Define Vary at Dictionary.com](9/14/2014 Vary | Define Vary at Dictionary.com)  \nself-varying, adjective  \nSynonyms  \n1. modify, mutate.  \n[Dictionary.com](Dictionary.com) Unabridged  \nBased on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2014.  \nCite This Source ( [http://dictionary.reference.com/cite.html?qh=vary&ia=luna](http://dictionary.reference.com/cite.html?qh=vary&ia=luna))  \nExamples from the web for vary  \nThe resulting growth will vary depending on the bud.  \nvary the forms of cornmeal, from stone-ground to polenta, for a surprising range of flavors and textures.  \nThe water and fertilizer needs of shrubs vary widely, so it's important to learn each plant's requirements before purchase.  \n[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vary?s=t](h","cbCainUZsV6JFxtj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainUZsV6JFxtj","pdf",577394,"English","# vary\n## Synonyms and examples\n## Word origin and related forms","[{\"question\":\"What does “vary” mean when used to describe changes in form or character?\",\"answer\":\"It means to change or alter form, appearance, character, or substance.\"},{\"question\":\"How is “vary” used to describe avoiding monotony or adding variety?\",\"answer\":\"It means to avoid uniformity or diversify, such as varying one’s methods or diet.\"},{\"question\":\"Does “vary” have specialized meanings in fields like mathematics and biology?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. It can mean to be subject to change in mathematics and to exhibit variation in biology.\"}]","Vary - Definition | PDF",11]