Mutant

/ˈmjuːtənt/ · noun

Meaning

(genetics) That which has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation..

Definitions by Sense

1. (genetics) That which has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.
2. (informal) Someone or something that seems strange, abnormal, or bizarre.
3. (computing) Synonym of mutex.
4. (genetics) Of, relating to, undergoing (i.e. mutating), or resulting from change or mutation; that has undergone mutation.
5. (informal) Strange, abnormal, or bizarre.

Example Sentences

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

There does seem to have been some mutation among plants[…]but in animal life where are the mutants? When or where has a new species originated in this way?

"How did I ever get such ability?" he wondered. "No one else in our family has it. Am I some sort of a mutant? But if so, how or why? I never heard Dad or Mother mention it."

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

She could really get to like this relationship with Raven, if it weren't for the fact that he's a homicidal mutant.

mutant DNA

Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles—by accident.

Researchers at the SSI found that antibodies from people who recovered from coronavirus were less effective at neutralising the mutant strain, but have not made details of their experiments public.

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