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A Variant Spelling

A variant spelling refers to a different way of spelling a word while retaining the same meaning. It occurs when there are alternative accepted spellings for a particular term.

Examples:

Noun:

Sense 1: In some cases, a variant spelling can be a result of regional differences in language usage.

Example Sentence: The British English variant spelling of color is colour.

Sense 2: A variant spelling may also be used to represent an alternate pronunciation or sound.

Example Sentence: The variant spelling of the word "sail" as "sale" creates a completely different word with a distinct meaning.

Adjective:

Sense 1: A text written with a variant spelling can be considered linguistically divergent.

Example Sentence: The author chose to incorporate variant spellings in the narrative to add authenticity to the historical setting.

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• Spelling Dictionary
• Language Variations
• Regional Dialects
• Pronunciation Guide