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[ vˈe͡əɹi͡ənts], [ vˈe‍əɹi‍ənts], [ v_ˈeə_ɹ_iə_n_t_s]

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  • Other synonyms:

    Other relevant words (noun):

    • deviations,
    • airs,
    • breeds,
    • alternatives,
    • types,
    • renderings,
    • Melodies,
    • disagreements,
    • Mutations,
    • mannequins,
    • versions,
    • editions,
    • configurations,
    • variate,
    • others,
    • variabilities,
    • LINEs,
    • Strains,
    • patterns,
    • divisions,
    • interpretations,
    • variables,
    • readings,
    • Varieties,
    • signifiers,
    • casts,
    • manikins,
    • shapes,
    • reworkings,
    • differences,
    • Descriptors,
    • kinds,
    • changes,
    • builds,
    • divergences,
    • tunes,
    • changings,
    • adaptations,
    • variant,
    • alternates,
    • physiques,
    • variates,
    • variations,
    • figures,
    • Forms,
    • Anatomies,
    • strivings,
    • songs,
    • grades,
    • contours,
    • departures,
    • discrepancies,
    • unequals,
    • sundries,
    • tenors,
    • VARS,
    • frames,
    • Translations,
    • exceptionals,
    • modifications,
    • BODS,
    • SOMAS,
    • fleshes,
    • manakins,
    • Phases,
    • sorts,
    • alterations,
    • stocks,
    • variances,
    • fluctuations.

How to use «Variants» in context?

Variants can be an advantageous tool for maintaining accurate and up-to-date information. Databases that hold variants can be used to provide quick and accurate information about DNA sequences to researchers and biopharmacists. Variant databases can also be used to track genetic diversity, for studies of population genetics and for comparative genomics. Additionally, variant databases can be used to identify the genetic causes of rare diseases.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, plural
      variations.
    • Proper noun, singular
      variation, variations.
    • Noun, plural
      variations.
    • Interjection
      variations.
  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, plural
      Varieties, sorts, fluctuations, variables.
  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      alternative, option, alternatives.
    • Noun, plural
      change, channels, fashions, logistical, logistics, modified, mutant, sops, ways, words, Angles, Ones, Overalls, Uncertainties, Vagaries, Copies, Styles, Adjustments, Forms, Lifestyles, Movements, Mutations, Spacesuits, Strains, Templates, Translations, releases, deviations, differences, variances, approaches, accounts, methods, drafts, scenarios, sets, suits, substitutes, factors, procedures, engineers, shifts, adaptations, alterations, changes, modifications, revisions, designs, shapes, types, blends, combinations, compositions, compounds, mixes, mixtures, implementations, choices, shocks, ranges, alternatives, options, modes, models, interpretations, renditions, versions, prototypes, suites, features, patterns, paradigms, texts, swings, builds, scripts, kinds, flavors, oscillations, departures, iterations, excursions, FORMATS, PATHWAYS, strands, endpoints, extremes, editions, avenues, examples, modules, permutations, nuances, coveralls, placeholders, mutants, derivatives, sensitivities, predictors, screenplays, steppings, formes, transformants.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, plural
      derivations.

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  1. variant

    Substances quite unlike are heterogeneous as regards each other. A heterogeneous mixture is one whose constituents are not only unlike in kind, but unevenly distributed; cement is composed of substances such as lime, sand, and clay, which are heterogeneous as regards each other, but the cement is said to be homogeneous if the different constituents are evenly mixed throughout, so that any one portion of the mixture is exactly like any other. A substance may fail of being homogeneous and yet not be heterogeneous, in which case it is said to be non-homogeneous or unhomogeneous; a bar of iron that contains flaws, air-bubbles, etc., or for any other reason is not of uniform structure and density throughout, tho no foreign substance be mixed with the iron, is said to be non-homogeneous. A miscellaneous mixture may or may not be heterogeneous; if the objects are alike in kind, but different in size, form, quality, use, etc., and without special order or relation, the collection is miscellaneous; if the objects differ in kind, such a mixture is also, and more strictly, heterogeneous; a pile of unassorted lumber is miscellaneous; the contents of a school-boy’s pocket are commonly miscellaneous and might usually be termed heterogeneous as well. See COMPLEX.

    Synonyms:
    confused, conglomerate, discordant, dissimilar, heterogeneous, mingled, miscellaneous, mixed, non-homogeneous, unhomogeneous, unlike, various

    Antonyms:
    alike, homogeneous, identical, like, pure, same, similar, uniform

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  1. discrepancy, variance, variantnoun

    an event that departs from expectations

    Synonyms:
    random variable, form, variation, division, strain, variate, chance variable, divergence, var., disagreement, variableness, variability, version, stochastic variable, discrepancy, variance, edition

    Antonyms:
    invariable, same

  2. form, variant, strain, var.noun

    (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

    «a new strain of microorganisms»

    Synonyms:
    course, air, figure, flesh, breed, song, frame, shape, kind, conformation, striving, sort, chassis, physical body, straining, chance variable, soma, variation, discrepancy, human body, melodic phrase, mental strain, tenor, contour, grade, cast, form, mannikin, mannequin, physique, phase, melodic line, variance, word form, version, stochastic variable, stock, configuration, class, nervous strain, variate, tune, pattern, bod, signifier, melody, edition, pains, descriptor, line, manikin, variety, strain, stress, anatomy, var., random variable, nisus, material body, manakin, build

    Antonyms:
    same, invariable

  3. random variable, variate, variant, stochastic variable, chance variablenoun

    a variable quantity that is random

    Synonyms:
    var., discrepancy, variate, chance variable, random variable, stochastic variable, variation, version, strain, variance, form, edition

    Antonyms:
    same, invariable

  4. version, variant, variation, editionadjective

    something a little different from others of the same type

    «an experimental version of the night fighter»; «a variant of the same word»; «an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone»; «the boy is a younger edition of his father»

    Synonyms:
    random variable, form, fluctuation, strain, variate, interpretation, version, sport, interlingual rendition, stochastic variable, adaptation, var., variation, mutant, mutation, variance, chance variable, magnetic declination, magnetic variation, rendering, reading, translation, discrepancy, edition, pas seul

    Antonyms:
    invariable, same

  5. variantadjective

    differing from a norm or standard

    «a variant spelling»

    Antonyms:
    invariable, same

  6. variantadjective

    exhibiting variation and change

    «letters variant in size»

    Antonyms:
    same, invariable

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  1. Bill Maher:

    Just resume living, i know some people seem to not want to give up on the wonderful pandemic, but you know what? It’s over. There’s always going to be a variant. You shouldn’t have to wear masks. I should be to … I haven’t had a meeting with my staff since March of 2020. Why?

  2. Ken Wainstein:

    It has been around for a while, but this is a particular variant of it that, right now, is a serious concern given the politics of our day.

  3. Eric Clark:

    I think we’re starting to see some of the effects of the past few years, the extra stresses of not knowing what’s next and not knowing if we’re going to have school because we have too many cases or not knowing if another variant has come in or not knowing if somebody has a job still.

  4. Maria Van Kerkhove:

    We understand that people are concerned. The good thing is that we have monitoring systems around the world to detect these variants very quickly. This variant was detected a few weeks ago, and already scientists are sharing research with us, information with us, so that we can take action, what’s really important as an individual is to lower your exposure.

  5. Leona Liu:

    Though Omicron is spreading faster than any COVID-19 variant yet, a relatively relieving (piece of) news is that most people infected with Omicron are showing mild symptoms, as least so far, that said, oil prices did suffer for the Omicron concerns, but the downside pressure may ease if the variant is proved to be more mild.


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  • مختلف, اختلافArabic
  • různý, varianta, rozdílnýCzech
  • VarianteGerman
  • παραλλαγήGreek
  • variantoEsperanto
  • varianteSpanish
  • geenimuunnos, poikkeava, muunnelma, variant-muuttuja, muunnos, vaihteleva, varianttiFinnish
  • varianteFrench
  • variáns, változatHungarian
  • տարբերակArmenian
  • varianteItalian
  • ვარიანტიGeorgian
  • rerengaMāori
  • afwijkend, gevariëerd, variant, verscheidenDutch
  • wariant, rodzaj, odmiana, odbiegającyPolish
  • variantePortuguese
  • вариантRussian
  • variantSwedish
  • వేరియంట్Telugu
  • การเปลี่ยนแปลงThai
  • tenevvü, değişim, varyant, çeşitlilikTurkish
  • 变种Chinese

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Table Of Contents:

  • Variant as a Noun
  • Definitions of «Variant» as a noun
  • Synonyms of «Variant» as a noun (18 Words)
  • Usage Examples of «Variant» as a noun
  • Associations of «Variant» (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Variant” are: discrepancy, variance, form, strain, var., chance variable, stochastic variable, variate, edition, variation, version, alternative, disparate, revised, mutant, deviant, rogue, aberrant

Variant as a Noun

Definitions of «Variant» as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “variant” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • A form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard.
  • Something a little different from others of the same type.
  • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups.
  • A group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups.
  • A variable quantity that is random.
  • An event that departs from expectations.

Synonyms of «Variant» as a noun (18 Words)

aberrant One whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group.
alternative One of two or more available possibilities.
She had no alternative but to break the law.
chance variable An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another.
deviant A deviant person or thing.
Killers deviants and those whose actions are beyond most human comprehension.
discrepancy An illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
There s a discrepancy between your account and his.
disparate Things so unlike that there is no basis for comparison.
edition A particular form or version of a published text.
The first edition appeared in 1920.
form An ability to perform well.
An adjectival form.
mutant A mutant form.
Frequently only a small percentage of the offspring of mutants resemble their parents.
revised The act of rewriting something.
rogue An elephant or other large wild animal living apart from the herd and having savage or destructive tendencies.
Cenzo you old rogue.
stochastic variable Something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation.
strain The sound of a piece of music.
She endured the stresses and strains of life.
var. A group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups.
variance A quantity equal to the square of the standard deviation.
A zoning variance.
variate A quantity having a numerical value for each member of a group, especially one whose values occur according to a frequency distribution.
variation A different or distinct form or version of something.
Regional variations in house prices.
version A particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing.
A film version of a wonderfully funny cult novel.

Usage Examples of «Variant» as a noun

  • A variant spelling.
  • A variant of the same word.
  • Clinically distinct variants of malaria.

Associations of «Variant» (30 Words)

alter Make an alteration to.
Eliot was persuaded to alter the passage.
alteration The action or process of altering or being altered.
Alterations had to be made.
change Undergo a change become different in essence losing one s or its original nature.
She decided to change her name.
changed Changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism.
Changed attitudes.
changing Marked by continuous change or effective action.
conversion A successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown.
He insists that real conversion is a matter of the heart.
convert A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief.
Faulkner gave away a penalty corner which was converted by Saeed Anjum.
difference The quality of being unlike or dissimilar.
The insurance company will pay the difference.
fluctuation A wave motion.
Fluctuations in the yearly values could be caused by a variety of factors.
flux Treat a metal object with a flux to promote melting.
The whole political system is in a state of flux.
invariant Unvarying in nature.
The pattern of cell divisions was found to be invariant.
metamorphose Change in outward structure or looks.
The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle.
modification The action of modifying something.
The parts supplied should fit with little or no modification.
modified Changed in form or character.
The performance of the modified aircraft was much improved.
modify Make partial or minor changes to (something.
She may be prepared to modify her views.
mutant A mutant form.
A mutant gene.
proselyte A Gentile who has converted to Judaism.
remold Cast again.
revision The action of revising.
It would require a drastic revision of his opinion.
splice Joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together.
The couple got spliced on Hawaii.
transfigure Transform into something more beautiful or elevated.
The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman.
transform The product of a transformation.
He transformed into a monster.
transformation The genetic alteration of a cell by introduction of extraneous DNA, especially by a plasmid.
British society underwent a radical transformation.
transformed Given a completely different form or appearance.
Shocked to see the transformed landscape.
transition Undergo or cause to undergo a process or period of transition.
The company had to transition the old practices to modern technology.
transmogrify Transform in a surprising or magical manner.
His home was transmogrified into a hippy crash pad.
variance An activity that varies from a norm or standard.
They were at variance with all their previous allies.
variation An activity that varies from a norm or standard.
Hurling is an Irish variation of hockey.
varied Broken away from sameness or identity or duplication.
Her quickly varied answers indicated uncertainty.
vary Differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.
He tried to vary his diet.

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