n.
1.an instance of change
2.an activity that varies from a norm or standard
3.a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
4.something a little different from others of the same type
5.an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
6.the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
7.(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
8.(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
9.(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure 10.the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
Idiom of the Day
launch forth (on something)
to start out on something
Our boss launched forth on a long criticism of how we are doing our jobs.
