mutant

[myoot-nt]

adjective

1. undergoing or resulting from mutation.

noun

1. a new type of organism produced as the result of mutation.

mutant

/ ˈmjuːtənt /

noun

1. Also called: mutation. an animal, organism, or gene that has undergone mutation

adjective

1. of, relating to, undergoing, or resulting from change or mutation

Other Word Forms

• unmutant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutant¹

1900–05; < Latin mūtant- (stem of mūtāns ), present participle of mūtāre to change; -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutant¹

C20: from Latin mutāre to change

Example Sentences

A pinched approximation of a muted trumpet suggests some kind of mutant jazz unfolding nearby, while unpredictable pitch changes conjure visions of a tape slipping off a spool.

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But I need to get that dashiki back—even if it means growing a mutant toe or something.

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She’s said, yes, I literally look like a cartoon mutant creature.

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The mutant baby monster is the manifestation of that fear, in the same way Lilly’s visitation is the congealed manifestation of her torment.

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The decision on the design of the vaccine was made in February to give enough time to produce the millions of doses necessary - and then the new mutant emerged in June.

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