variant
gb/vˈɛɹiənt/ us/vˈɛɹiənt/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 5700
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B2
entity
1
slightly different version of something
A form of something that is a little different from the usual or main form.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a variant of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
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).
Visawe
version (A very close synonym; often suggests one of several existing forms, without implying anything unusual.)
Vinyume
standard (Refers to the usual, accepted, or default form that other variants are compared to.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
a variant of
|local variant
|regional variant
|simpler variant
|rare variant
|new variant
Mada
general
|comparison
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- This recipe is a vegetarian variant of the classic dish.
- The company released a cheaper variant of the smartphone for emerging markets.
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This song is a new variant of an old song.
- They made a smaller variant of the car for city drivers.
- I learned a faster variant of this card game.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
genetically distinct form of a virus
A type of a virus that has changed in its genes and may spread or act differently from the original virus.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[disease] variant / variant of [a virus]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
strain (Common in medical and scientific contexts; often used almost interchangeably with "variant" for viruses and bacteria.)
Vinyume
original strain (Refers to the first or early form of the virus before new variants appear.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
new variant
|virus variant
|COVID-19 variant
|highly infectious variant
|emerging variants
|dominant variant
Mada
health
|science
|medicine
Mifano
- Health officials are closely monitoring a new variant of the virus.
- This variant spreads more quickly but does not seem to cause more severe illness.
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- A new variant of the virus was found last month.
- This variant can spread faster than the old one.
- Doctors are studying how dangerous the new variant is.
Nomino
technical
C1
entity
3
non-standard form of a word
A different form of a word, spelling, or way of saying it inside one language.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a variant of [a word / expression]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes assume a "variant" in linguistics is always incorrect. Many variants are fully correct, just used in different regions, styles, or situations.
Visawe
form (A broad term; in linguistic descriptions "form" can replace "variant" but is less specific about difference from a standard.)
Vinyume
standard form (The officially accepted or most common form that linguistic variants are compared to.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
spelling variant
|dialectal variant
|phonetic variant
|morphological variant
|regional variant
|nonstandard variant
Mada
language
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Mifano
- The dictionary lists several spelling variants of this name.
- In this region, speakers use a local variant of the word for "child."
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Color and colour are variants of the same word.
- This dialect uses a different variant of that verb.
- Teachers should explain that some variants are formal and some are informal.
adjective
C1
property
4
differing in form or detail
Different in some way from another thing of the same type.
Muundo wa matumizi:
variant [noun]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
different (A broader, more common word; "variant" often suggests a systematic or recognized difference within a type.)
Vinyume
uniform (Emphasizes being the same in all cases, without variant forms or details.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
variant forms
|variant spellings
|variant designs
|highly variant
|variant interpretations
|variant patterns
Mada
general
|comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The word has several variant spellings in historical documents.
- We tested two variant designs of the user interface.
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This word has two variant spellings.
- They offer a variant model with fewer features.
- The data shows variant results in different groups.
adjective
technical
C2
property
5
changing under a given operation
In math or science, not staying the same when a special change or operation happens.
Muundo wa matumizi:
variant under [operation / transformation]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
changing (A general word; in technical writing "variant" is used in contrast with the precise term "invariant".)
Vinyume
invariant (Technical opposite; describes something that does not change under a given transformation or operation.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
variant under
|gauge-variant
|coordinate-variant
|frame-variant
|variant quantity
|variant formulation
Mada
math
|science
|physics
Mifano
- This quantity is variant under a change of reference frame.
- The author introduces a gauge-variant formulation of the theory.
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- In this example, the value is variant when we change the frame.
- Some parts of the formula are invariant and some are variant.
- The field is variant under that transformation.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
variant
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiənt/
US/vˈɛɹiənt/
Silabi na mkazo
vari - ant (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: variant
Noun
- Base: variant
- Plural: variants
Familia ya neno
Forms
variants
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
invariable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
invariably
adverb B2
invariant
adjective
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.