Question

Look at the word origins chart.

Image of a word origins chart of the word variance. Based on its origins (Latin, Old French, English), choices of the best definition for variance are listed at the bottom.

Based on its origins, the best definition for variance is

A.
bizarre.
B.
distant.
C.
conflict.
D.
variety.

Answer 1

D. variety — from Latin variare “to change,” through Old French variance, the word came to mean difference or variation (variety).