English dictionary
variant
nounPronunciation
/ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
- A different sequence of a gene (locus).
- A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.
- One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function.
adjective
- Showing variety, diverse.
- Showing deviation or disagreement.
- Variable.
- Covariant and/or contravariant.
Example sentences
All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”.