variance / variants [ˈveiri:ən(t)s]
variance – n. – 1. a state, quality or fact of being changeable; 2. being in disagreement, dissension, dispute; 3. a license to do some act contrary to the usual rule or law
variants – adj. & n. – adj. – 1. fickle; 2. diversified; 3. variegated colour; n. – 1. different types or adaptations; 2. alternate readings, translations, copies etc., versions