Variant

A form or version of something.

A variant is a form or version of something, often differing slightly from others.

/ˈveərɪənt/

From Old French variant, from Latin varians (present participle of variare 'to change, alter'), from varius 'changing'.

A variant is like a different version of something you already know, such as a new flavor of ice cream or a slightly updated phone model.

What is a variant? A different form or version of something
Can variants be genetic? Yes, in genetics, a variant refers to a difference in DNA sequence
Are all variants bad? No, some variants are beneficial or neutral

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