mutant

adjective

mu·​tant ˈmyü-tᵊnt How to pronounce mutant (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation
mutant noun

Examples of mutant in a Sentence

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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 See all Example Sentences for mutant 

Word History

Etymology

Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mutant was in 1903

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Cite this Entry

“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

Medical Definition

mutant

1 of 2 adjective
mu·​tant ˈmyüt-ᵊnt How to pronounce mutant (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation

mutant

2 of 2 noun
: a mutant individual

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