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Varying vs Versatile - What's the difference?

varying | versatile |

As a verb varying

is .

As a noun varying

is a kind of variable, used by a fragment shader, that interpolates values across a primitive, so as to produce gradient effects etc.

As an adjective versatile is

capable of doing many things competently.

varying

English

Verb

(head)
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A kind of variable, used by a fragment shader, that interpolates values across a primitive, so as to produce gradient effects etc.
  • * 2012 , Patrick Cozzi, Christophe Riccio, OpenGL Insights
  • Another consideration to the relationship between vertex and fragment shaders is that adding too many additional varyings can be a drag on performance since they must all be interpolated

    versatile

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of doing many things competently.
  • Having varied uses or many functions.
  • Changeable or inconstant.
  • (biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions.
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  • Derived terms

    * versatility

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