variant
Modified version exists
A variant is a form that differs slightly from others of the same kind.
Spellings have variants: color and colour.
Viruses mutate into variants.
A variant reading in a manuscript differs from other copies.
As an adjective, variant means differing or alternative: variant spellings, variant forms.
The word implies recognizable kinship despite differences.
Gene variant at one locus
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- polymorphismMany forms, one interface
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
haplotype · strain · mutant · wild-type · splice · transcript · deletion · insertion
Available course of action
- substituteReplacement for another
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- choiceAct of selecting
- alternativeAnother available choice
selection · surrogate · backup · fallback · stand-in · proxy · contingency · equivalent
Single published version
- releaseTo let go
- revisionAltering to improve
- updateNew version or information
- iterationRepeated procedural pass
build · model · prototype · beta · alpha · patch · upgrade · branch
Correct letter sequence
- dialectRegional language variety
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- formShape or document
- readingInterpreting written text
transcription · transliteration · orthography · regionalism · localization · cognate · borrowing · loanword
Departure from the expected
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- outlierDistant data point
- exceptionDeviation from standard
irregularity · departure · discrepancy · oddity · peculiarity · nonconformity · atypical · unexpected
Extent of variation
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- assortmentMixed collection of things
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- multiplicityState of being many
heterogeneity · plurality · variability · permutation · combination · gradation · continuum · spread
allele
Gene variant at one locus
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- polymorphismMany forms, one interface
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
phenotype · haplotype · strain · mutant · wild-type · splice · transcript · deletion · insertion · frameshift
option
Available course of action
- substituteReplacement for another
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- choiceAct of selecting
alternative · selection · surrogate · backup · fallback · stand-in · proxy · contingency · equivalent · counterpart
edition
Single published version
iteration · build · model · prototype · beta · alpha · patch · upgrade · branch · fork
spelling
Correct letter sequence
- dialectRegional language variety
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- formShape or document
reading · transcription · transliteration · orthography · regionalism · localization · cognate · borrowing · loanword · alternate
anomaly
Departure from the expected
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- outlierDistant data point
exception · irregularity · departure · discrepancy · oddity · peculiarity · nonconformity · atypical · unexpected · rare
range
Extent of variation
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- assortmentMixed collection of things
- arrayOrdered collection or display
multiplicity · heterogeneity · plurality · variability · permutation · combination · gradation · continuum · spread · mix
- variantstype, form, deviation, derivative, offshoot
- rare variantsmutation, anomaly, aberration, rarity, mutant
- classificationsclassified, hierarchical, class, unclassified, categorical
- pandemiclockdowns, COVID-19, outbreak, epidemic, COVID
- action figuresaction figure, figurine, military figures, G.I. Joe, Barbie
- formshape, structure, format, configuration, pattern
variantinvariant
Remaining always constant
invariable · constant · fixed · unchanging · stable
- variable rateAmount that fluctuates
- spelling variationAlternative way to spell
- spelling variantAcceptable alternate writing
- variant spellingDifferent accepted spelling
- rare variationAtypical form, uncommonly found
- dependent variableOutcome being measured