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Definition of variant - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
different versionversion of something that differs from others
- The new variant of the software includes many improvements..
2.
linguisticsTECH. word form conveying the same meaningTECH.
- The word has several variants in different dialects.
3.
geneticsTECH. different sequence of a geneTECH.
- The variant was linked to the disease.
4.
biologyTECH. group of organisms differing in trivial waysTECH.
- This variant of the species is found in Asia.
Adjective
1.
differencesdiffering from a standard or type
- The variant model had unique features.
2.
variationliable to or displaying variation
- The variant weather patterns are unpredictable.
3.
diverseRare showing variety or diversityRare
- The variant designs attracted many customers.
Expressions with variant
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highly contagious strain of COVID-19
The Delta variant spread rapidly across the globe.
virus strain that requires public health monitoring
Scientists are studying the variant of concern closely.
Origin of variant
Latin, varians (changing)
Terms with variant included in their meaning
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variant
specific way a word is spelled
sports
variant of soccer played on sand
sports
variant of association football played inside arenas using futsal rules
animal
melanistic variant of leopards or jaguars
inheritance rules
variant showing effect even when paired with different copy
sports
variant of American football with touching instead of tackling
animal
variant of arctic fox with bluish-grey fur
soccer variant
form of soccer with five players on each team
medical
variant of the COVID-19 virus
animals
rare color variant of the eastern gray squirrel
card games
rummy variant where unmatched cards total less than ten
genetics
genetic variant of a microorganism
sports
tennis variant with a softer rubber ball
family name
surname from Old English, variant of Sidney
names
Danish surname variant of Vang
technology
non-standardized programming language variant
ornithology
bird vocalization variant in a specific area
games
poker variant where players progressively reveal their cards
team golf
golf variant where players choose the best shot
golf format
golf game variant with team play
game
variant of solitaire with two decks
rugby league
variant of rugby league with touching instead of tackling
games
game where dealer decides the variant and stakes
names
rare female given name variant of Gina
Examples of variant in a sentence
Scientists are studying a new variant of the virus. This variant is common in regional speech. Linguists study each variant for differences. Scientists discovered a new variant in the population. This variant may affect protein function. Scientists are studying a new variant in the lab.
Each variant has unique characteristics and adaptations. The variant design was more appealing to customers. Each variant color offered a different aesthetic. The variant designs were displayed at the exhibition. Scientists studied the variant strains of the virus. The variant colors of the fabric were stunning. His variant opinions made the discussion lively.
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- French:variante, différent, ...
- German:Variante, abweichend, ...
- Italian:variante, alternativo, ...
- Spanish:variante, variado, ...
- Portuguese:variante, diferente, ...
- Chinese:变种, 不同的, ...
- Japanese:バージョン, バリアントの, ...
- Arabic:نُسْخَة, مُخْتَلِف, ...
- Hebrew:גִּרְסָה, שׁוֹנֶה, ...
- Russian:вариант, вариантный, ...
- Ukrainian:варіант, варіантний, ...
- Hindi:संस्करण, भिन्न, ...
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