of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another

Various experiments have not proved his theory.

marked by or exhibiting variety or diversity

houses of various designs.

presenting or having many different qualities or aspects

a woman of various talent.

having a variety of colors; varicolored.

different from each other; dissimilar.

variant.

numerous; many

living at various hotels.

individual (in a group, class, kind, etc.); separate

permission from various officials in Washington.

Informal . several, many, or numerous ones

I spoke with various of them.

noun

diverseness , diversification , diversity , heterogeneity , heterogeneousness , miscellaneousness , multifariousness , multiformity , multiplicity , variegation