Vary
/ˈvɛəri/noun
To differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else.
Did you know?The word 'vary' is linked to ancient concepts of change, reflecting a deep-rooted belief in the fluid nature of reality and existence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wer-
“to turn, bend, or twist”
Latin
Latin
variāre
“to change, alter, or diversify”
Old French
Old French
varier
“to change, alter, or differ”
Middle English
Middle English
varien
“to differ or change”
Modern English
English
vary
“to differ or change in form, character, or degree”