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- pronunciation:
- myu
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden, apparently abnormal change or alteration in a genetically determined structure, as opposed to gradual evolutionary change.
The disease is the result of a mutation in a particular gene.A mutation has caused the mouse's short tail.- synonyms:
- saltation
- similar words:
- change, metamorphosis, transformation, transmutation
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| definition 2: |
the act or process of changing, esp. genetically.
Through mutation, the species has become stronger.The article describes the mutation of the party from one committed to progressive ideals to one embracing conservative principles.- similar words:
- change, metamorphosis, transformation, transmutation
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| definition 3: |
a trait or an organism produced by mutating.
The dog's wiry fur is a mutation.- similar words:
- aberration, abnormality, abortion, anomaly, freak, monster, mutant, oddity, peculiarity
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| related words: |
change, metamorphosis |
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| derivations: |
mutational (adj.), mutationally (adv.) |
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