Variable vs. Variant
Difference Between Variable and Variant
Variableadjective
Likely to change or vary; subject to variation; changeable.
Variantadjective
Differing from others of the same kind or from a standard
a variant form of the disease.a book in variant editions.Variableadjective
Inconstant; fickle.
Variantadjective
Having or exhibiting variation; varying
a procedure producing variant results.Variableadjective
(Biology) Tending to exhibit genetic variation or variation in a physical trait
geographically variable color patterns.Variantnoun
Something that differs from others of the same kind or from a standard, as a different spelling or pronunciation of a word.
Variableadjective
(Mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.
Variantadjective
Showing variety, diverse.
Variablenoun
Something that varies or is prone to variation.
Variantadjective
Showing deviation or disagreement.
Variablenoun
(Astronomy) A variable star.
Variantadjective
(obsolete) Variable.
Variablenoun
A quantity capable of assuming any of a set of values.
Variantnoun
Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”.The word "kerosine" is a variant of “kerosene”.Variablenoun
A symbol representing such a quantity. For example, in the expression a2 + b2 = c2, a,b, and c are variables.
Variantnoun
(genetics) A different sequence of a gene (locus).
Variableadjective
Able to vary.
variable winds or seasons; a variable quantityVariantnoun
(computing) A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.
Variableadjective
Likely to vary.
Variantnoun
One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function.
Variableadjective
Marked by diversity or difference.
Variantnoun
an event that departs from expectations
Variableadjective
(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.
Variantnoun
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups;
a new strain of microorganismsVariableadjective
(biology) Tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type.
Variantnoun
a variable quantity that is random
Variablenoun
Something that is variable.
Variantnoun
something a little different from others of the same type;
an experimental version of the night fighteran emery wheel is a modern variant of the grindstonethe boy is a younger edition of his fatherVariablenoun
Something whose value may be dictated or discovered.
There are several variables to consider here.Variantadjective
differing from a norm or standard;
a variant spellingVariablenoun
(mathematics) A quantity that may assume any one of a set of values.
Variablenoun
(mathematics) A symbol representing a variable.
Variablenoun
(programming) A named memory location in which a program can store intermediate results and from which it can read them.
Variablenoun
(astronomy) A variable star.
Variablenoun
(nautical) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.
Variablenoun
Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts.
Variablenoun
something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation;
the weather is one variable to be consideredVariablenoun
a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Variablenoun
a star that varies noticeably in brightness
Variablenoun
a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
Variableadjective
liable to or capable of change;
rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variablevariable windsvariable expensesVariableadjective
marked by diversity or difference;
the varying angles of roof slopenature is infinitely variableVariableadjective
(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied;
a variable capacitorvariable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights
