noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:In linguistics, a variant form of a verb indicates a slight difference in tense or mood.

Definition:A specific form or type that differs from another in a minor way.

From variant form

Example:The variant spelling of 'judgment' as 'judgement' is commonly used in British English.

Definition:A specific way of spelling a word that is used in some contexts or geographical regions but not in others.

From variant spelling