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Mutant

//ˈmju(t)n̩(t)// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, undergoing (i.e. mutating), or resulting from change or mutation; that has undergone mutation. not-comparable

    "mutant DNA"

  2. 2
    Strange, abnormal, or bizarre. informal, not-comparable

    "Your mutant brother just growled at me again!"

Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to undergo or resulting from mutation wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    That which has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.

    "Furthermore, it is possible that there occasionally arises what may be called a mutant of very desirable character from a eugenic point of view."

  2. 2
    an animal that has undergone mutation wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone or something that seems strange, abnormal, or bizarre. informal

    "Your neighbor seems to be a mutant; he’s so cringy!"

  4. 4
    (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration wordnet
  5. 5
    Synonym of mutex.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin mūtāns, present participle of mūtō. By surface analysis, muta- + -ant.

Etymology 2

From Latin mūtāns, present participle of mūtō. By surface analysis, muta- + -ant.

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