Exposure to radiation causes susceptibility to mutations.
Source: tatoeba (1148248)
Mutations
Synonyms for "mutations" (15 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (5)
Noun(5 words)
Related words (7)
Noun(7 words)
nucleotide substitutionphoneme shiftphonetic shiftphonological alterationsound changetransformationvariation
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alteration, change, dna change, genetic alteration, genetic variation.
- Sentence evidence is available for mutations, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mutations".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mutations"
Keep "mutations" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mutations" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mutations", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mutations" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
14 entriesdeletionduplicationframeshift mutationfunctional modificationinsertionmorphological changeorthographic mutationphoneme shiftphonetic alterationpoint mutationsize alterationsound changestructural alterationtranslocation
Collocations
6 entriesframeshift mutationgenetic mutationgermline mutationpoint mutationsomatic mutationspontaneous mutation
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Because the white genes are mutations of the genes of the original men of color — and males are mutations of the original females — we can finally answer the question Is God black? The answer is Yes, She is.
Source: tatoeba (3528672)
It seems that the origin of the mutations is in the consumption of contaminated water.
Source: tatoeba (4445286)
Scientists are now using a genetic approach to estimate the ages of corals. The method determines when a coral egg and sperm originally met to form the genome of a coral colony. The researchers then track the number of mutations that have accumulated in the genome since that time. Because mutations tend to arise at a relatively constant rate, researchers can estimate the approximate age of the coral genomes in their study.
Source: tatoeba (6684386)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mutations"?
Closest matches include alteration, change, dna change, genetic alteration, genetic variation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mutations"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.