Variabilities

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The trait of being prone to alteration or fluctuation indicates the presence of various factors that may differ significantly, reflecting the degree of possible change
2. The characteristic of exhibiting differences or fluctuations over time or between instances
3. The capacity to undergo changes or display irregularities in form, quantity, or condition

Etymology: "Variabilities" is simply the plural of "variability," so its history is that of the base word. "Variability" is formed from "variable" plus the suffix "-ity," which turns an adjective into a noun meaning the quality or state of being that adjective. The word "variable" came into English from Old French "variable," which in turn descends from Latin "variabilis," meaning changeable or subject to change, built on "variare," to vary. The plural form "variabilities" follows the common pattern for nouns ending in "-ity," which are countable when they refer to particular kinds or instances of the quality, such as the different variabilities found in a sample or population.

Synonyms: variations, fluctuations, diversities, inconsistencies, differentiations

Antonyms: stability, consistency, uniformity, regularity, sameness