I. ˈverēəs, ˈva(a)r-, ˈvār- adjective
Etymology: Latin varius; probably akin to Latin varus bent, crooked — more at prevaricate
1. archaic : subject to change or undergoing changes : variable , changeable , inconstant
2. : of varied color : varicolored
birds of various plumage — H.W.Longfellow
3.
a. : of differing kinds : being a varied assortment : multifarious
doors had been blocked open with various mine equipment — J.E.Summers
engaging at times in various business enterprises — E.E.Dale
b. : unlike
animals as various as the jaguar, the cavy, and the sloth
4. : having or manifesting a number of different aspects or characteristics
a most various genius — F.J.Mather
the story is lively and various — James Gray
ready, cheerful, various , and illuminating conversation — J.B.Holroyd
5. : variant
various readings of the Bible
6. : consisting of an indefinite number greater than one : sundry , divers
inspection trips to various manufacturing plants — Current Biography
7. : being one of a group : individual , separate
refunds to the various club members
distribute taxes equitably among the various economic groups — R.G.Woolbert
the twelve various departments of the Clinic — Terry Southern
Synonyms: see different
II. pronoun, plural in construction
: several different ones
I questioned various of them