variant

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/

Noun

Something that is slightly different from a type or norm. / (genetics) A different sequence of a gene (locus). / (computing) A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.

Japanese Meaning

ある型や規範からわずかに異なる、変種またはバリエーションとしてのもの / (遺伝学) 遺伝子の配列が異なる変異型 / (コンピューティング) 様々な異種のデータ型を保持できる変数

What is this buttons?

The researcher discovered a new variant of the virus that spreads more slowly.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

研究者は、拡散する速度が遅いウイルスの新しい変種を発見した。

Details

Sense（1）

Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

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

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Details

Sense（2）

(genetics) A different sequence of a gene (locus).

Most train operators have reduced services with emergency timetables, as they struggle to cope with a rapid increase in staff absences due to the Omicron variant of COVID.

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