Pronunciation: /ˈmjuː.tənt/
noun a being or organism that has undergone genetic mutation
A1 The mutant in the movie had special powers.
A2 The scientist accidentally created a mutant plant in the lab.
B1 The mutant virus was spreading rapidly across the city.
B2 The mutant gene was responsible for the superhero's abilities.
C1 The government was conducting experiments on mutant creatures in secret.
C2 The mutant population was growing, causing concern among the human population.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a mutant
A1 The mutant plant grew much faster than the others.
A2 The scientist discovered a mutant gene in the experiment.
B1 The mutant virus was resistant to all known treatments.
B2 The mutant species had evolved unique survival mechanisms.
C1 The mutant cells showed abnormal growth patterns under the microscope.
C2 The mutant protein had unexpected properties that fascinated researchers.
formal Scientists are studying the genetic mutation in the population to understand the prevalence of mutants.
informal Did you hear about the mutant gene found in the lab mice?
slang That movie about the mutants with superpowers was so cool!
figurative The new technology is a mutant in the world of smartphones, revolutionizing how we communicate.
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