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variant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɛriənt/ · UK /ˈvɛəriənt/

Forms: variants

variant means: A form or version of something that is slightly different from another.

noun

DIFFERENT VERSIONB2

A form or version of something that is slightly different from another.

  • This is a cheaper variant.
  • The new model is a variant of the original design.
  • Several regional variants of the dish exist.

How to use it: a variant of something (This recipe is a variant of a traditional soup.)

Similar words: version, variation, form

Common phrases: variant of something, new variant, regional variant, standard variant

LANGUAGE FORMC1

A different form of a word or expression that has the same meaning or use.

  • Both spelling variants are accepted.
  • This pronunciation is a regional variant.
  • The dictionary lists a variant of the older word.

How to use it: a variant of something (“Colour” is a spelling variant of “color”.)

Similar words: alternative form

Common phrases: spelling variant, regional variant, variant of something

Questions about variant

What does variant mean?

A form or version of something that is slightly different from another.

What is variant in other languages?

Türkçe: varyant · Español: variante · Français: variante · Deutsch: Variante · Italiano: variante · 日本語: 変種

How do you pronounce variant?

In American English /ˈvɛriənt/; in British English /ˈvɛəriənt/.

How do you use variant in a sentence?

This is a cheaper variant. The new model is a variant of the original design.

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