variative

adjective

var·​i·​a·​tive

ˈverēˌātiv,

ˈva(a)r-,

-ēətiv

: of, relating to, or showing variation

variatively

-tə̇vlē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin variatus (past participle of variare to vary) + English -ive

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