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variant

The word “variant” has 3 syllables: va-ri-ant.

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛəriənt/.

What is synonym and antonym for variant?

In the thesaurus, “variant” has 10 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for variant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for variant

  • deviation
  • different
  • distinguishable
  • modification
  • mutant
  • mutation
  • other
  • several
  • variation
  • various

Antonyms for variant

  • analogous
  • comparable
  • equal
  • equivalent
  • homologous
  • related
  • same
  • similar
  • tantamount

Meanings of variant

  • noun
    1. Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
    2. A different sequence of a gene (locus).
    3. A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.
    4. One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function.
  • adjective
    1. Showing variety, diverse.
    2. Showing deviation or disagreement.
    3. Variable.
    4. Covariant and/or contravariant.

Example Sentences

  • The new variant of the virus is causing concern among health officials.
  • Researchers discovered a genetic variant that is associated with increased risk of certain diseases.
  • The geneticist discovered a new variant of the virus that seemed to spread more rapidly.
  • The variant spelling of the word confused the students during the spelling bee.
  • The software engineer proposed a variant algorithm to improve the efficiency of the program.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to variant, such as: analogous, comparable, deviation, different, distinguishable, equal, equivalent.

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