variant — a form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveriənt/
Korean meaning: 같은 것의 다른 형태나 변형
Korean pronunciation: 베어-리-언트 (강세: 베어)
Example Sentences
- The new COVID variant spreads faster than my gossip in the neighborhood.
- This variant of the smartphone has a longer battery life.
- My mom's kimchi recipe has many variants depending on her mood.
variant
NOUN//ˈveriənt//
a form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing
Different variants of the same car
From invariant to deviant, each variant tells a story
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'varians'에서 나온 말로, '변하다'라는 의미의 'variare'에서 유래했습니다. 마치 베리(berry)처럼 같은 나무에서도 크기와 모양이 조금씩 다르게 자라는 것처럼, 원본에서 살짝 변화된 형태를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The new COVID variant spreads faster than my gossip in the neighborhood.”
“This variant of the smartphone has a longer battery life.”
“My mom's kimchi recipe has many variants depending on her mood.”
“The game offers multiple variants of the same basic strategy.”
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