Dictionary Check: variant

"variant" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

adjective

differing from a norm or standard

Example: "a variant spelling"
adjective

exhibiting variation and change

Example: "letters variant in size"
noun

an event that departs from expectations

Synonyms:
noun

(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

Example: "a new strain of microorganisms"
Synonyms:
noun

a variable quantity that is random

noun

something a little different from others of the same type

Example: "an experimental version of the night fighter"

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