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VAIRR-ee-uh-nt/ˈveəriənt/

A variant is a form that differs slightly from the main type: a spelling variant, a variant wording. Version (already in the dictionary) is wider; a vibe is not source text.

Meaning

A form of something that differs slightly from the main type.

Examples

• “A variant wording on the occupancy cap is still the source text, not a vibe.”
• “Version is already in this course and wider. Alternative is everyday. A vibe is a feeling. A clause is a file. Cite the clause; save the vibe for the foyer.”

Good to know

A slightly different form. Wider: version (already in the dictionary). A vibe ≠ the source wording.

Near in meaning

version

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