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Variant: Definition, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：alternative version (variant)
variant
/ˈvɛəriənt/
adj.
A different form or version of something that is basically the same type.
alternative version
➕
/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv ˈvɜːrʒən/
adj.
A form or version that differs from the standard or other forms.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'varius' (various, changing) + '-ant' (adjective suffix).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'vari' as 'various' - a variant is one of various options.
📖 Example
The new smartphone is available in several exciting variant colors, including sunset orange and ocean blue.
The new smartphone is available in several exciting variant colors, including sunset orange and ocean blue.
🔗 Collocations
variant form – a different version
variant color – a different shade
variant model – a different type
🔄 Synonyms
alternative (adj.) – another option
different (adj.) – not the same
modified (adj.) – changed from the original
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🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin 'varians' (present participle of 'variare'), the word entered English in the 14th century, often used in scientific classification to denote minor differences.
Meaning 2：non-standard form (variant)
variant
/ˈvɛəriənt/
adj.
Different or distinct from the usual or standard form.
non-standard form
➕
/nɒn ˈstændərd fɔːrm/
adj.
Being different from the typical or accepted version.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The artist created a variant design for the logo, using softer shapes and warmer colors than the original.
The artist created a variant design for the logo, using softer shapes and warmer colors than the original.
🔗 Collocations
variant design – a design that differs from the norm
variant approach – a different method
variant opinion – a differing view
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