Background for variant

variant

/ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/

Illustration variant - Image 1

Illustration variant - Image 2

noun

Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

Examples :

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

type quality condition biology

Illustration variant - Image 1

noun

A different sequence of a gene (locus).

Examples :

"My brother has a variant of the gene that affects his ability to taste bitter foods. "

biology biochemistry medicine organism

Illustration variant - Image 1

Illustration variant - Image 2

noun

A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.

Examples :

"The software system used a `variant` to store information about each product; one product might have a number (the ID), another might have text (the description), and a third might have a true/false value (whether it's in stock), all in the same field. "

computing type technical

Illustration variant - Image 1

noun

One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function.

Examples :

""Tired" and "exhausted" are variant expressions for the same feeling. "

language word linguistics

Illustration variant - Image 1

Illustration variant - Image 2

adjective

Showing variety, diverse.

Examples :

"The restaurant offered a variant menu, including both vegetarian and meat-based options. "

type aspect quality

Illustration variant - Image 1

adjective

Showing deviation or disagreement.

Examples :

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to slightly more complex: * "The variant opinions on where to go for dinner caused a disagreement in the family." "

Illustration variant - Image 1

Illustration variant - Image 2

adjective

Examples :

"The company offers variant pricing options based on the features you need. "

type aspect quality

Illustration variant - Image 1

adjective

Covariant and/or contravariant.

Examples :

"The type system allows a variant array of strings to accept both an array of specific strings and an array of more general objects. "

math physics technical