Synonyms for variance
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Discrepancy
discrepancy, divergence, deviation, difference, disagreement, inconsistency, misunderstanding, discord, dissent, dissension, antagonism, alienation, strife, contention, breach, quarrel, jarring, dissimilarity, dissonance, altercation, contrariety
2. Variability
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of varying or the state of being variable.
- n. 2
A difference between what is expected and what is observed; deviation.
Related words
- Phrases
- at variance variance drain
- Other spellings
- variancy
Forms
- Plural
- variances → discrepancies, divergences, deviations, differences…
Example sentences
- difference It won't make any difference whichever you choose.
- deviation No deviation from the regulations will be tolerated.
- discrepancy I can't think of an explanation for the discrepancy.
- variation This is the humorous variation of a certain proverb.
- variant Paul created a deadlier variant of the virus.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| variance | steady | |
| difference | steady | |
| deviation | steady | |
| discrepancy | falling | |
| divergence | steady | |
| variation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- change1, breach1, strife1
- 7 letters
- variant3, dissent2, discord2, quarrel2, jarring2
- 8 letters
- division3
- 9 letters
- variation4, deviation4
- 10 letters
- difference3, contention3, divergence3, alienation5, dissonance3, antagonism5, dissension3
- 11 letters
- variability6, discrepancy4, altercation4, contrariety
- 12 letters
- disagreement4, variableness
- 13 letters
- inconsistency5, dissimilarity6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (variant3 = 3 syllables).