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variant
1. adjective /ˈvɛɹiənt/
a) showing variety, diverse
b) showing deviation or disagreement
2. noun /ˈvɛɹiənt/
a) Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

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

b) A different sequence of a gene (locus).

"The word "kerosine" is a variant of “kerosene”.

See Also: variance, variation, vary

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