mutant

adjective

mu·​tant ˈmyü-tᵊnt How to pronounce mutant (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation
mutant noun

Examples of mutant in a Sentence

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As Moore explained, the character also no longer has such mutant abilities as superhuman strength and speed. Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025 Please, God, make this true so that Byron Donalds can expose the epic corruption of Casey and her demented mutant husband and beat her entitled a**. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Where to watch:Netflix 'The Toxic Avenger' (2025) The 1984 cult movie gets a revamp courtesy of this gory superhero comedy, with Peter Dinklage as a janitor transformed into a mutant vigilante doling out social justice. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 Its protagonist struggles to raise a mutant creature while also dealing with nattering in-laws and a mundane job. David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mutant 

Word History

Etymology

Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mutant was in 1903

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“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mutant. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

mutant

1 of 2 adjective
mu·​tant
ˈmyüt-ᵊnt
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation

mutant

2 of 2 noun
: a mutant individual

Medical Definition

mutant

1 of 2 adjective
mu·​tant ˈmyüt-ᵊnt How to pronounce mutant (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation

mutant

2 of 2 noun
: a mutant individual

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