variant
gb/vˈɛɹiənt/ us/vˈɛɹiənt/
B2
Anglų
~ 5700
változat, variáns, alakváltozat, eltérő, nem invariáns
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
1
változat
B1
Vartosenos šablonas:
a variant of [something]
This recipe is a vegetarian variant of the classic dish.
Ez a recept a klasszikus étel vegetáriánus változata.
The company released a cheaper variant of the smartphone for emerging markets.
A vállalat kiadta az okostelefon olcsóbb változatát a feltörekvő piacok számára.
The game has several variants, each with slightly different rules.
British English uses a different variant of this term than American English.
Our team is testing multiple design variants before choosing one.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This song is a new variant of an old song.
Ez a dal egy régi dal új változata.
They made a smaller variant of the car for city drivers.
Készítettek az autóból egy kisebb változatot városi vezetőknek.
I learned a faster variant of this card game.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "variant" with "variety". Use "variant" for a specific different form of one thing (a variant of this model), and "variety" for a range of different kinds (a wide variety of models).
Reikšmė
slightly different version of something
Kolokacijos
a variant of
|local variant
|regional variant
|simpler variant
|rare variant
|new variant
Sinonimai
version (A very close synonym; often suggests one of several existing forms, without implying anything unusual.)
Antonimai
standard (Refers to the usual, accepted, or default form that other variants are compared to.)
Temos
general
|comparison
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A form of something that is a little different from the usual or main form.
A form or version of something that differs in small but noticeable ways from the main, usual, or standard form.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
2
variáns
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[disease] variant / variant of [a virus]
Health officials are closely monitoring a new variant of the virus.
Az egészségügyi hatóságok szorosan figyelemmel kísérik a vírus egy új variánsát.
This variant spreads more quickly but does not seem to cause more severe illness.
Ez a variáns gyorsabban terjed, de úgy tűnik, nem okoz súlyosabb megbetegedést.
Several variants have appeared, each with slightly different genetic changes.
The Omicron variant led to a rapid rise in cases worldwide.
Vaccines are being updated to target the latest variants.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
A new variant of the virus was found last month.
A múlt hónapban megtalálták a vírus egy új variánsát.
This variant can spread faster than the old one.
Ez a variáns gyorsabban terjedhet, mint a régi.
Doctors are studying how dangerous the new variant is.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may think any new case of a disease is a "variant". A variant is a different genetic form of the virus, not just a new patient or outbreak.
Reikšmė
genetically distinct form of a virus
Kolokacijos
new variant
|virus variant
|COVID-19 variant
|highly infectious variant
|emerging variants
|dominant variant
Sinonimai
strain (Common in medical and scientific contexts; often used almost interchangeably with "variant" for viruses and bacteria.)
Antonimai
original strain (Refers to the first or early form of the virus before new variants appear.)
Temos
health
|science
|medicine
Apibrėžimas
A type of a virus that has changed in its genes and may spread or act differently from the original virus.
A form of a virus or similar microorganism that has specific genetic differences, which may change how easily it spreads or how severe the disease is.
DAIKTAVARDIS
C1
TECHNICAL
3
alakváltozat
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
a variant of [a word / expression]
The dictionary lists several spelling variants of this name.
A szótár ennek a névnek több helyesírási alakváltozatát is felsorolja.
In this region, speakers use a local variant of the word for "child."
Ebben a régióban a beszélők a „gyerek” szó egy helyi alakváltozatát használják.
The researcher analyzed phonetic variants of the vowel in different dialects.
Old texts often show archaic variants of modern words.
This suffix has two commonly used variants in spoken English.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Color and colour are variants of the same word.
A color és a colour ugyanannak a szónak az alakváltozatai.
This dialect uses a different variant of that verb.
Ez a nyelvjárás annak az igének egy másik alakváltozatát használja.
Teachers should explain that some variants are formal and some are informal.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes assume a "variant" in linguistics is always incorrect. Many variants are fully correct, just used in different regions, styles, or situations.
Reikšmė
non-standard form of a word
Kolokacijos
spelling variant
|dialectal variant
|phonetic variant
|morphological variant
|regional variant
|nonstandard variant
Sinonimai
form (A broad term; in linguistic descriptions "form" can replace "variant" but is less specific about difference from a standard.)
Antonimai
standard form (The officially accepted or most common form that linguistic variants are compared to.)
Temos
language
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Apibrėžimas
A different form of a word, spelling, or way of saying it inside one language.
In linguistics, a specific form of a word, spelling, or pronunciation that differs from the standard or most common form within the same language.
C1
4
eltérő
B1
Vartosenos šablonas:
variant [noun]
The word has several variant spellings in historical documents.
A szónak több eltérő írásmódja van a történeti dokumentumokban.
We tested two variant designs of the user interface.
A felhasználói felület két eltérő tervét teszteltük.
The study found highly variant responses among participants.
These variant rules apply only in special cases.
The artist produced variant versions of the same painting.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This word has two variant spellings.
Ennek a szónak két eltérő írásmódja van.
They offer a variant model with fewer features.
Kínálnak egy eltérő modellt is kevesebb funkcióval.
The data shows variant results in different groups.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse "variant" instead of simpler words like "different" in everyday speech. "Variant" sounds more technical or formal and is usually used when talking about forms, versions, or patterns.
Reikšmė
differing in form or detail
Kolokacijos
variant forms
|variant spellings
|variant designs
|highly variant
|variant interpretations
|variant patterns
Sinonimai
different (A broader, more common word; "variant" often suggests a systematic or recognized difference within a type.)
Antonimai
uniform (Emphasizes being the same in all cases, without variant forms or details.)
Temos
general
|comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Different in some way from another thing of the same type.
Differing in form, detail, or character from something else of the same basic kind.
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Vartosenos šablonas:
variant under [operation / transformation]
This quantity is variant under a change of reference frame.
Ez a mennyiség nem invariáns a vonatkoztatási rendszer megváltoztatásakor.
The author introduces a gauge-variant formulation of the theory.
A szerző az elmélet egy nem mértékinvariáns megfogalmazását vezeti be.
Certain terms in the equation are invariant, while others are explicitly variant.
The result is variant with respect to the chosen coordinate system.
In this model, pressure is variant but temperature remains invariant.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
In this example, the value is variant when we change the frame.
Ebben a példában az érték nem invariáns, ha megváltoztatjuk a vonatkoztatási rendszert.
Some parts of the formula are invariant and some are variant.
A képlet egyes részei invariánsak, más részei pedig nem invariánsak.
The field is variant under that transformation.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse "variant" with "variable". In technical texts, "variant" contrasts with "invariant" under a transformation, while "variable" is a symbol that can take different values.
Reikšmė
changing under a given operation
Kolokacijos
variant under
|gauge-variant
|coordinate-variant
|frame-variant
|variant quantity
|variant formulation
Sinonimai
changing (A general word; in technical writing "variant" is used in contrast with the precise term "invariant".)
Antonimai
invariant (Technical opposite; describes something that does not change under a given transformation or operation.)
Temos
math
|science
|physics
Apibrėžimas
In math or science, not staying the same when a special change or operation happens.
In mathematics, physics, and related fields, changing under a particular transformation, operation, or set of conditions, as opposed to remaining invariant.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
variant
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiənt/
US/vˈɛɹiənt/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
vari - ant (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: variant
Noun
- Base: variant
- Plural: variants
Žodžių šeima
Forms
variants
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
invariable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
invariably
adverb B2
invariant
adjective
Posakiai
a variant of
1/ə vˈɛɹiənt əv/
fixed phrase
a slightly different form of
Used to say that something is a form of another thing, but a little different from the usual form.
Pavyzdžiai
- This sauce is a variant of a traditional French recipe.
- Their new logo is a modern variant of the old design.
- The game we play is a variant of chess with different rules.
dialectal variant
1/dˈaɪəlˈɛktəl vˈɛɹiənt/
fixed phrase
technical
dialect-specific form of a word
A form of a word or phrase that people use only in one region or dialect.
Pavyzdžiai
- This term is a dialectal variant used mainly in the north of the country.
- Linguists recorded several dialectal variants of the same basic phrase.
- The word you used is a dialectal variant, not standard nationwide.
variant form
1/vˈɛɹiənt fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
alternate form of something
A form of something that is different from the usual one, but still the same kind of thing.
Pavyzdžiai
- The teacher showed us a variant form of the exercise.
- This symbol has a variant form used in older texts.
- Some verbs have a variant form in casual speech.
variant spelling
1/vˈɛɹiənt spˈɛlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
non-standard or alternate spelling
A different spelling of a word that is also used, often in another country, time, or style.
Pavyzdžiai
- Colour is the British variant spelling of color.
- The dictionary marks this as a rare variant spelling.
- Older texts often use variant spellings of common words.
virus variant
1/vˈaɪɹəs vˈɛɹiənt/
fixed phrase
genetically different form of a virus
A type of a virus that has changed in its genes and may act differently from other types of the same virus.
Pavyzdžiai
- Scientists are tracking a new virus variant spreading in the region.
- Each virus variant may respond differently to treatment.
- The vaccine still gives strong protection against this virus variant.