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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'varians', the present participle of 'variare', meaning 'to change' or 'to differ'. The term evolved to describe forms that differ slightly from an original or standard type, much as berries on the same tree vary in size and shape.
Breakdown
vari- (change, vary) + -ant (present participle ending, indicating an agent or state).
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🔗Collocations
📝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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