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Darkhorses Posted 7 years ago
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Is it variance or variances?

Our DNA explains the great variances in our bodies in the human race.

Our DNA explains the great variance in our bodies in the human race.


I am inclined to say "variances", but I am not sure.

  

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darkhorses I am inclined to say "variances", but I am not sure. I wouldn't do that. The plural is rarely used in this context compared to the singular.

— CalifJim

  • darkhorses I am inclined to say "variances", but I am not sure.
  • I wouldn't do that.
  • The plural is rarely used in this context compared to the singular.
  • I'd stick with 'variance'.
  • CJ
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darkhorsesI am inclined to say "variances", but I am not sure.

I wouldn't do that. The plural is rarely used in this context compared to the singular. I'd stick with 'variance'.

CJ

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