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Two mutant strains of worms — lin-4 and lin-14 — demonstrated defects in turning such genetic programs on and off.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
This is one heck of a WrestleMania main event: Natalie Portman vs. a mutant bear with a skull head.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
This deadly drop combines mutant healing factor with killer instincts to bring you five ferocious cards inspired by the X-Men’s most relentless member, including an all-new, legendary Wolverine card.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Depending on the film, the beast could be a product of a butchered experiment, a mutant manifestation of Mother Nature run amok, a folkloric nightmare come to life, or something that's beyond all classification.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mutant. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
mutant
1 of 2 adjective
mu·tant
ˈmyüt-ᵊnt
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation
mutant
2 of 2 noun
: a mutant individual
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