Kind vs. Variety — What's the Difference?

A group of people or things having similar characteristics

The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity or monotony

Each of the elements (bread and wine) of the Eucharist

A taxonomic category that ranks below subspecies (where present) or species, its members differing from others of the same subspecies or species in minor but permanent or heritable characteristics. Varieties are more often recognized in botany, in which they are designated in the style Apium graveolens (var. dulce).

Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

The quality or condition of being various or varied; diversity

Having or showing a friendly, generous, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature.

A number or collection of varied things, especially of a particular group; an assortment

Agreeable or beneficial

Something that is distinguished from others of the same kind by a specific characteristic or set of characteristics

A group of individuals or instances sharing common traits; a category or sort

A form of a language that is used by a specific social group and differs from forms used by other social groups

A doubtful or borderline member of a given category

(Biology) A taxonomic subdivision of a species or subspecies consisting of a group of naturally occurring or selectively bred individuals that differ from other individuals of the species in certain minor characteristics.

Underlying character as a determinant of the class to which a thing belongs; nature or essence.

A variety show.

The natural order or course of things; nature.

(countable)

Manner or fashion.

A deviation or difference.

Lineal ancestry or descent.

A specific variation of something.

Lineal ancestors or descendants considered as a group.

A collection or number of different things.

A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

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A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.

(uncountable)

(archaic) One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.

The quality of being varied; diversity.

(archaic) Family, lineage.

The kind of entertainment given in variety performances or shows; also, the production of, or performance in, variety performances or shows.

(archaic) Manner.

The quality or state of being various; intermixture or succession of different things; diversity; multifariousness.

Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.

That which is various.

Equivalent means used as response to an action.

A number or collection of different things; a varied assortment; as, a variety of cottons and silks.

(Christianity) Each of the two elements of the communion service, bread and wine.

Such entertainment as in given in variety shows; the production of, or performance in, variety shows.

Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.

Something varying or differing from others of the same general kind; one of a number of things that are akin; a sort; as, varieties of wood, land, rocks, etc.

Affectionate.

An individual, or group of individuals, of a species differing from the rest in some one or more of the characteristics typical of the species, and capable either of perpetuating itself for a period, or of being perpetuated by artificial means; hence, a subdivision, or peculiar form, of a species.

Favorable.

In inorganic nature, one of those forms in which a species may occur, which differ in minor characteristics of structure, color, purity of composition, etc.

Mild, gentle, forgiving

A collection containing a variety of sorts of things;

Gentle; tractable; easily governed.

Noticeable heterogeneity;

(obsolete) Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.

(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differe from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics;

Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.

A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances

Having feelings befitting our common nature; congenial; sympathetic; as, a kind man; a kind heart.

A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality;

Showing tenderness or goodness; disposed to do good and confer happiness; averse to hurting or paining; benevolent; benignant; gracious.

A difference that is usually pleasant;

Proceeding from, or characterized by, goodness, gentleness, or benevolence; as, a kind act.

Gentle; tractable; easily governed; as, a horse kind in harness.

Nature; natural instinct or disposition.

Race; genus; species; generic class; as, in mankind or humankind.

Sort; type; class; nature; style; character; fashion; manner; variety; description; as, there are several kinds of eloquence, of style, and of music; many kinds of government; various kinds of soil, etc.

To beget.

A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality;

Having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior;

Liberal;

Conducive to comfort; beneficial;

Expressing sympathy

Characterized by mercy, and compassion;

Agreeable;

Helpful to other people;

Tolerant and forgiving under provocation;

Showing consideration and anticipation of needs;

Generously responsive;