variant
//ˈveə.ri.ənt//
Noun
variantSingular
variantsPlural
1
A form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard.
This recipe is a variant of the traditional dish.
2
A different or modified form of a gene, virus, or organism.
Scientists discovered a new variant of the virus.
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Adjective
variantCanonical form
1
Differing from a standard or type; showing variation.
The scientist discovered a variant form of the gene.