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var·i·ant
 variant
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- pronunciation:
- veIr
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
differing from something considered normal or from most others of the same type; deviant.
- synonyms:
- deviant, different, divergent
- similar words:
- deviate, unusual
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| definition 2: |
containing or exhibiting variation or diversity; varying.
- synonyms:
- varied
- similar words:
- diverse, varying
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| related words: |
different, unlike, various |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that shows differences from a norm or average, or from others of the same type.
This blue tulip is a lovely variant of a purple strain.- synonyms:
- variation
- similar words:
- alteration, modification, variety, version
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| related words: |
variation |
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