Variant

Synonyms of variant

• modified
• alternative
• different

Antonyms of variant

• standard
• unchanged
• uniform

Collocations of variant

genetic variant

Frequency: 80 %

The study identified a new genetic variant linked to the disease.

new variant

Frequency: 70 %

Health officials are monitoring the spread of a new variant of the virus.

variant strain

Frequency: 60 %

Scientists are studying the characteristics of a variant strain of bacteria.

rare variant

Frequency: 50 %

The genetic condition is caused by a rare variant in the DNA.

mutant variant

Frequency: 45 %

The superhero possessed powers from a mutant variant of the gene.

Idiomatic Expressions for variant

• Phrase: variant strain
  Meaning: a mutated form of a virus or bacteria
  Usage: Scientists are closely monitoring the spread of the new variant strain of the virus.