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A varianceVariance Va"ri*ance, n. [L. variantia.]
1. The quality or state of being variant; change of
condition; variation.
2. Difference that produce dispute or controversy;
disagreement; dissension; discord; dispute; quarrel.
That which is the strength of their amity shall
prove the immediate author of their variance.
--Shak.
3. (Law) A disagreement or difference between two parts of
the same legal proceeding, which, to be effectual, ought
to agree, -- as between the writ and the declaration, or
between the allegation and the proof. --Bouvier.
A variance, in disagreement; in a state of dissension or
controversy; at enmity. ``What cause brought him so soon
at variance with himself?' --Milton. Artemisia variabilisWormwood Worm"wood, n. [AS. werm?d, akin to OHG. wermuota,
wormuota, G. wermuth, wermut; of uncertain origin.]
1. (Bot.) A composite plant (Artemisia Absinthium), having
a bitter and slightly aromatic taste, formerly used as a
tonic and a vermifuge, and to protect woolen garments from
moths. It gives the peculiar flavor to the cordial called
absinthe. The volatile oil is a narcotic poison. The term
is often extended to other species of the same genus.
2. Anything very bitter or grievous; bitterness.
Lest there should be among you a root that beareth
gall and wormwood. --Deut. xxix.
18.
Roman wormwood (Bot.), an American weed (Ambrosia
artemisi[ae]folia); hogweed.
Tree wormwood (Bot.), a species of Artemisia (probably
Artemisia variabilis) with woody stems.
Wormwood hare (Zo["o]l.), a variety of the common hare
(Lepus timidus); -- so named from its color. BavarianBavarian Ba*va"ri*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Bavaria. -- n. A native or an inhabitant
of Bavaria.
Bavarian cream. See under Cream. Bavarian creamBavarian Ba*va"ri*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Bavaria. -- n. A native or an inhabitant
of Bavaria.
Bavarian cream. See under Cream. Bavarian creamCream Cream (kr[=e]m), n. [F. cr[^e]me, perh. fr. LL. crema
cream of milk; cf. L. cremor thick juice or broth, perh. akin
to cremare to burn.]
1. The rich, oily, and yellowish part of milk, which, when
the milk stands unagitated, rises, and collects on the
surface. It is the part of milk from which butter is
obtained.
2. The part of any liquor that rises, and collects on the
surface. [R.]
3. A delicacy of several kinds prepared for the table from
cream, etc., or so as to resemble cream.
4. A cosmetic; a creamlike medicinal preparation.
In vain she tries her paste and creams, To smooth
her skin or hide its seams. --Goldsmith.
5. The best or choicest part of a thing; the quintessence;
as, the cream of a jest or story; the cream of a
collection of books or pictures.
Welcome, O flower and cream of knights errant.
--Shelton.
Bavarian cream, a preparation of gelatin, cream, sugar, and
eggs, whipped; -- to be eaten cold.
Cold cream, an ointment made of white wax, almond oil, rose
water, and borax, and used as a salve for the hands and
lips.
Cream cheese, a kind of cheese made from curd from which
the cream has not been taken off, or to which cream has
been added.
Cream gauge, an instrument to test milk, being usually a
graduated glass tube in which the milk is placed for the
cream to rise.
Cream nut, the Brazil nut.
Cream of lime.
(a) A scum of calcium carbonate which forms on a solution
of milk of lime from the carbon dioxide of the air.
(b) A thick creamy emulsion of lime in water.
Cream of tartar (Chem.), purified tartar or argol; so
called because of the crust of crystals which forms on the
surface of the liquor in the process of purification by
recrystallization. It is a white crystalline substance,
with a gritty acid taste, and is used very largely as an
ingredient of baking powders; -- called also potassium
bitartrate, acid potassium tartrate, etc. Calculus of variationsCalculus Cal"cu*lus, n.; pl. Calculi. [L, calculus. See
Calculate, and Calcule.]
1. (Med.) Any solid concretion, formed in any part of the
body, but most frequent in the organs that act as
reservoirs, and in the passages connected with them; as,
biliary calculi; urinary calculi, etc.
2. (Math.) A method of computation; any process of reasoning
by the use of symbols; any branch of mathematics that may
involve calculation.
Barycentric calculus, a method of treating geometry by
defining a point as the center of gravity of certain other
points to which co["e]fficients or weights are ascribed.
Calculus of functions, that branch of mathematics which
treats of the forms of functions that shall satisfy given
conditions.
Calculus of operations, that branch of mathematical logic
that treats of all operations that satisfy given
conditions.
Calculus of probabilities, the science that treats of the
computation of the probabilities of events, or the
application of numbers to chance.
Calculus of variations, a branch of mathematics in which
the laws of dependence which bind the variable quantities
together are themselves subject to change.
Differential calculus, a method of investigating
mathematical questions by using the ratio of certain
indefinitely small quantities called differentials. The
problems are primarily of this form: to find how the
change in some variable quantity alters at each instant
the value of a quantity dependent upon it.
Exponential calculus, that part of algebra which treats of
exponents.
Imaginary calculus, a method of investigating the relations
of real or imaginary quantities by the use of the
imaginary symbols and quantities of algebra.
Integral calculus, a method which in the reverse of the
differential, the primary object of which is to learn from
the known ratio of the indefinitely small changes of two
or more magnitudes, the relation of the magnitudes
themselves, or, in other words, from having the
differential of an algebraic expression to find the
expression itself. CalvariaCalvaria Cal*va"ri*a (k[a^]l*v[=a]"r[i^]*[.a]), n. [L. See
Calvary.] (Anat.)
The bones of the cranium; more especially, the bones of the
domelike upper portion. Chenopodium VulvariaNotchweed Notch"weed`, n. (Bot.)
A foul-smelling weed, the stinking goosefoot (Chenopodium
Vulvaria). Covariant
Covariant Co*va"ri*ant (k?-v?"r?-a]/>nt), n. (Higher Alg.)
A function involving the coefficients and the variables of a
quantic, and such that when the quantic is lineally
transformed the same function of the new variables and
coefficients shall be equal to the old function multiplied by
a factor. An invariant is a like function involving only the
coefficients of the quantic.
Dependent variableDependent De*pend"ent, a. [L. dependens, -entis, p. pr.
dependere. See Depend, and cf. Dependant.]
1. Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.
2. Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not
able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything,
without the will, power, or aid of something else; not
self-sustaining; contingent or conditioned; subordinate;
-- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent
upon friends.
England, long dependent and degraded, was again a
power of the first rank. --Macaulay.
Dependent covenant or contract (Law), one not binding
until some connecting stipulation is performed.
Dependent variable (Math.), a varying quantity whose
changes are arbitrary, but are regarded as produced by
changes in another variable, which is called the
independent variable. Independent variableVariable Va"ri*a*ble, n.
1. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject
to change.
2. (Math.) A quantity which may increase or decrease; a
quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in
the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the
equation x^2 - y^2 = R^2, x and y are variables.
3. (Naut.)
(a) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.
(b) pl. Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not
expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind
belts.
Independent variable (Math.), that one of two or more
variables, connected with each other in any way whatever,
to which changes are supposed to be given at will. Thus,
in the equation x^2 - y^2 = R^2, if arbitrary
changes are supposed to be given to x, then x is the
independent variable, and y is called a function of x.
There may be two or more independent variables in an
equation or problem. Cf. Dependent variable, under
Dependent. InvariableInvariable In*va"ri*a*ble, a. [Pref. in- not + variable: cf.
F. invariable.]
Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable;
always uniform.
Physical laws which are invariable. --I. Taylor.
-- In*va"ri*a*ble*ness, n. -- In*va"ri*a*bly, adv. Invariable
Invariable In*va"ri*a*ble, n. (Math.)
An invariable quantity; a constant.
InvariablenessInvariable In*va"ri*a*ble, a. [Pref. in- not + variable: cf.
F. invariable.]
Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable;
always uniform.
Physical laws which are invariable. --I. Taylor.
-- In*va"ri*a*ble*ness, n. -- In*va"ri*a*bly, adv. InvariablyInvariable In*va"ri*a*ble, a. [Pref. in- not + variable: cf.
F. invariable.]
Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable;
always uniform.
Physical laws which are invariable. --I. Taylor.
-- In*va"ri*a*ble*ness, n. -- In*va"ri*a*bly, adv. Invariance
Invariance In*va"ri*ance, n. (Math.)
The property of remaining invariable under prescribed or
implied conditions. --J. J. Sylvester.
Invariant
Invariant In*va"ri*ant, n. (Math.)
An invariable quantity; specifically, a function of the
coefficients of one or more forms, which remains unaltered,
when these undergo suitable linear transformations. --J. J.
Sylvester.
Mniotilta variaWarbler War"bler, n.
1. One who, or that which, warbles; a singer; a songster; --
applied chiefly to birds.
In lulling strains the feathered warblers woo.
--Tickell.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small Old World
singing birds belonging to the family Sylviid[ae], many
of which are noted songsters. The bluethroat, blackcap,
reed warbler (see under Reed), and sedge warbler (see
under Sedge) are well-known species.
3. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small, often
bright colored, American singing birds of the family or
subfamily Mniotiltid[ae], or Sylvicolin[ae]. They are
allied to the Old World warblers, but most of them are not
particularly musical.
Note: The American warblers are often divided, according to
their habits, into bush warblers, creeping warblers,
fly-catching warblers, ground warblers, wood warblers,
wormeating warblers, etc.
Bush warbler (Zo["o]l.) any American warbler of the genus
Opornis, as the Connecticut warbler (O. agilis).
Creeping warbler (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
very small American warblers belonging to Parula,
Mniotilta, and allied genera, as the blue yellow-backed
warbler (Parula Americana), and the black-and-white
creeper (Mniotilta varia).
Fly-catching warbler (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species
of warblers belonging to Setophaga, Sylvania, and
allied genera having the bill hooked and notched at the
tip, with strong rictal bristles at the base, as the
hooded warbler (Sylvania mitrata), the black-capped
warbler (S. pusilla), the Canadian warbler (S.
Canadensis), and the American redstart (see Redstart).
Ground warbler (Zo["o]l.), any American warbler of the
genus Geothlypis, as the mourning ground warbler (G.
Philadelphia), and the Maryland yellowthroat (see
Yellowthroat).
Wood warbler (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous American
warblers of the genus Dendroica. Among the most common
wood warblers in the Eastern States are the yellowbird, or
yellow warbler (see under Yellow), the black-throated
green warbler (Dendroica virens), the yellow-rumped
warbler (D. coronata), the blackpoll (D. striata), the
bay-breasted warbler (D. castanea), the chestnut-sided
warbler (D. Pennsylvanica), the Cape May warbler (D.
tigrina), the prairie warbler (see under Prairie), and
the pine warbler (D. pinus). See also Magnolia
warbler, under Magnolia, and Blackburnian warbler. Mniotilta variaCreeper Creep"er (kr[=e]p"[~e]r), n.
1. One who, or that which, creeps; any creeping thing.
Standing waters are most unwholesome, . . . full of
mites, creepers; slimy, muddy, unclean. --Burton.
2. (Bot.) A plant that clings by rootlets, or by tendrils, to
the ground, or to trees, etc.; as, the Virginia creeper
(Ampelopsis quinquefolia).
3. (Zo["o]l.) A small bird of the genus Certhia, allied to
the wrens. The brown or common European creeper is C.
familiaris, a variety of which (var. Americana) inhabits
America; -- called also tree creeper and creeptree.
The American black and white creeper is Mniotilta varia.
4. A kind of patten mounted on short pieces of iron instead
of rings; also, a fixture with iron points worn on a shoe
to prevent one from slipping.
5. pl. A spurlike device strapped to the boot, which enables
one to climb a tree or pole; -- called often telegraph
creepers.
6. A small, low iron, or dog, between the andirons.
7. pl. An instrument with iron hooks or claws for dragging at
the bottom of a well, or any other body of water, and
bringing up what may lie there.
8. Any device for causing material to move steadily from one
part of a machine to another, as an apron in a carding
machine, or an inner spiral in a grain screen.
9. pl. (Arch.) Crockets. See Crocket. Ovarial
Ovarian O*va"ri*an, Ovarial O*va"ri*al, a.
Of or pertaining to an ovary.
Ovarian
Ovarian O*va"ri*an, Ovarial O*va"ri*al, a.
Of or pertaining to an ovary.
Palamedea or Chauna chavariaChaja Cha"ja, n. [Native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
The crested screamer of Brazil (Palamedea, or Chauna,
chavaria), so called in imitation of its notes; -- called
also chauna, and faithful kamichi. It is often
domesticated and is useful in guarding other poultry. See
Kamichi. Sagittaria variabilisWapatoo Wap"a*too`, n. (Bot.)
The edible tuber of a species of arrowhead (Sagittaria
variabilis); -- so called by the Indians of Oregon. [Written
also wappato.] Univariant
Univariant U`ni*va"ri*ant, a. (Chem.)
Having one degree of freedom or variability.
Unvariable
Unvariable Un*va"ri*a*ble, a.
Invariable. --Donne.
VariableVariable Va"ri*a*ble, n.
1. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject
to change.
2. (Math.) A quantity which may increase or decrease; a
quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in
the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the
equation x^2 - y^2 = R^2, x and y are variables.
3. (Naut.)
(a) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.
(b) pl. Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not
expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind
belts.
Independent variable (Math.), that one of two or more
variables, connected with each other in any way whatever,
to which changes are supposed to be given at will. Thus,
in the equation x^2 - y^2 = R^2, if arbitrary
changes are supposed to be given to x, then x is the
independent variable, and y is called a function of x.
There may be two or more independent variables in an
equation or problem. Cf. Dependent variable, under
Dependent. VariableVariable Va"ri*a*ble, a. [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable.]
1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of
alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds
or seasons; a variable quantity.
2. Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable;
fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men
are variable; passions are variable.
Lest that thy love prove likewise variable. --Shak.
His heart, I know, how variable and vain! --Milton.
Variable exhaust (Steam Eng.), a blast pipe with an
adjustable opening.
Variable quantity (Math.), a variable.
Variable stars (Astron.), fixed stars which vary in their
brightness, usually in more or less uniform periods. Variable exhaustVariable Va"ri*a*ble, a. [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable.]
1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of
alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds
or seasons; a variable quantity.
2. Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable;
fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men
are variable; passions are variable.
Lest that thy love prove likewise variable. --Shak.
His heart, I know, how variable and vain! --Milton.
Variable exhaust (Steam Eng.), a blast pipe with an
adjustable opening.
Variable quantity (Math.), a variable.
Variable stars (Astron.), fixed stars which vary in their
brightness, usually in more or less uniform periods.
Meaning of VARIA from wikipedia
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Varia (Latin: diverse, various) may
refer to:
Varia (fish), a
former name of the fish
genus Variichthys...
- The
barred owl (Strix
varia), also
known as the
northern barred owl,
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varia may
refer to:
Chlamys varia, the
variegated scallop, a
small scallop species Codophila varia, an
insect species Conyza varia, a
species of aster...
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Securigera varia (synonym
Coronilla varia),
commonly known as
crownvetch or
purple crown vetch, is a low-growing
legume vine. It is
native to Africa, Asia...
- Cherlin, 1990
Echis [(Toxicoa)]
varia varia — Cherlin, 1990
Echis [(Toxicoa)]
varia borkini Cherlin, 1990
Echis [(Toxicoa)]
varia darevskii Cherlin, 1990 Echis...
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Trichia varia is a type of
slime mold in the
order Trichiida,
first described by
Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1794. Its
sporangium measures 0.6 to 0.9 millimeters...
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Megalodacne varia is a
species of
pleasing fungus beetle in the
family Erotylidae. It is
endemic to Malaysia. M.
varia was
discovered by
Henry Stephen...
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Partula varia is a
species of air-breathing
tropical land snail, a
terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the
family Partulidae. This
species is endemic...
- The black-and-white
warbler (Mniotilta
varia) is a
species of New
World warbler, and the only
member of its genus, Mniotilta. It
breeds in
northern and...
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