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VARIANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VARIANT?

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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.*