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variante
/vaˈrjante/
variant
Questa è una variante del virus originale.
This is a variant of the original virus.
general
A form or version that differs from the original or standard form, especially in minor ways.
Esistono diverse varianti di questo prodotto.
There are several variants of this product.
Commonly used in biology, technology, and linguistics to describe different forms of something.
Medicine
technical
In genetics, a variation in the DNA sequence that may affect protein function or disease risk.
La variante genetica è stata associata a un aumento del rischio di malattia.
The genetic variant has been linked to an increased risk of disease.
In medicine, 'variante' often refers to genetic mutations or differences in viral strains.
Collocations
variante geneticagenetic variantvariante del virusvirus variantvariante linguisticalinguistic variant
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Variante' is often used in scientific and technical contexts, but it can also refer to minor differences in everyday objects or ideas.
Gold Rule
Scientific Context
In medicine and biology, 'variante' typically refers to genetic or viral differences, not just minor changes.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'varians', meaning 'varying' or 'changing'.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'variante' is often used to describe different versions of something. In technical contexts, it can refer to genetic or viral variations.
Word Breakdown
var-
vary
root-ante
present participle suffix
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese