variant

UK
/ˈveə.ri.ənt/
US
/ˈvɛr.i.ənt/

Translations

variantnoun
variants
pl
UK
/ˈveəriənt/
US
/ˈvɛriənt/
The new variant of the software includes several bug fixes and improvements.
La nouvelle variante du logiciel inclut plusieurs corrections de bogues et améliorations.
Additional translations
variantTerme technique en biologie et en informatique.
variantadjective
more variant
Comp.
most variant
Super.
UK
/ˈveə.ri.ənt/
US
/ˈvɛr.i.ənt/
The variant weather conditions affected the race.
Les conditions météorologiques variables ont प्रभावितé la course.
Additional translations
variantEmployé surtout pour indiquer une forme ou une version différente.

Definitions

variantnoun
A form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard.
The new variant of the software includes several bug fixes and improvements.
A different spelling, pronunciation, or form of a word that is accepted as correct.
The word 'color' is a variant of 'colour' used in American English.
A version of a virus or bacterium that has undergone mutation.
The Delta variant of the virus was more transmissible than the original strain.
Computing: a data type or value that can hold data of various kinds.
The script returns a variant so it can pass back either a number or a string.
variantadjective
Differing from a standard or norm; having or showing variation.
The variant design of the car made it stand out from the rest of the models.
Having or exhibiting different forms or versions.
The variant spelling of the word is accepted in some dialects.