variant

/ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/

noun

  1. 1

    Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

    “All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”.”
  2. 2

    A different sequence of a gene (locus).

  3. 3

    A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.

  4. 4

    One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function.

adjective

  1. 1

    Showing variety, diverse.

  2. 2

    Showing deviation or disagreement.

  3. 3

    Variable.

  4. 4

    Covariant and/or contravariant.

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