variant

/'veəriənt/
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variant

The word "variant" has several variant spellings.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Something that differs in some way from others of the same type: A variant is a form or version of something that shows slight differences from a standard or other forms of the same thing.
    • A distinct form within a group: In biology, a variant refers to a subgroup within a species that has minor but distinct differences.
    • A random variable: In mathematics and statistics, a variant can refer to a quantity that is subject to random change.

  2. Adjective:

    • Exhibiting variation or change: Describes something that is not constant and shows differences.
    • Differing from a norm or standard: Describes a form, spelling, or version that is an accepted alternative to a more common one.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • This is a new variant of the virus. (This is a new, slightly different form of the virus.)
    • The word has several spelling variants. (The word can be spelled in several different, accepted ways.)
    • The software update includes a variant of the original feature. (The update includes a modified version of the original feature.)

  • Adjective:

    • They studied the variant readings of the ancient manuscript. (They studied the different, alternative readings found in the manuscript.)
    • A variant spelling is often accepted in informal writing. (An alternative spelling is often acceptable in informal contexts.)
Advanced Usage
  • In genetics and virology: The term 'variant' is commonly used to describe a genetically distinct version of a virus or organism.
    • Scientists are monitoring the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants.
  • In linguistics: A 'variant' can refer to different phonological, morphological, or orthographic forms of a word or sound.
    • The pronunciation /ˈtəʊ.mɑː.təʊ/ is a British variant of /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/.
Variants and Related Words
  • Variation (n): The act, process, or result of changing or differing.
    • There is significant regional variation in dialect.
  • Variable (adj/n): Likely to change; a factor that can change.
    • The weather is highly variable in spring.
  • Vary (v): To change or be different.
    • Prices vary depending on the season.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Version, form, strain, type, edition, iteration.
  • Adjective: Alternative, different, divergent, modified.
Related Phrases
  • Genetic variant: A specific difference in DNA sequence among individuals.
  • Common variant: A version that appears frequently in a population.
  • Rare variant: A version that appears infrequently in a population.
Idioms and Fixed Expressions
  • A variant on a theme: Something that is based on a familiar idea but presented in a slightly different way.
    • His latest novel is an interesting variant on the classic detective story.
variant

The word "variant" has several variant spellings.

Adjective
  1. exhibiting variation and change
    • letters variant in size
  2. differing from a norm or standard
    • a variant spelling
Noun
  1. something a little different from others of the same type
    • an experimental version of the night fighter
    • a variant of the same word
    • an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
    • the boy is a younger edition of his father
  2. a variable quantity that is random
  3. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
    • a new strain of microorganisms
  4. an event that departs from expectations

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