MUTATION Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

mutation

noun

Definition of mutation

as in modification

a significant and basic change The sculpture series underwent several mutations as the artist experimented with different materials and techniques.

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as in anomaly

something that is a result of a change in the genes of a plant or animal This coloration in the bird's plumage is a rare mutation.

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Recent Examples of mutation The mutation, at a location called G155E, cropped up after strains were already selected for this year’s flu shots, Greninger said. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 When he was diagnosed, there were less than 10 people known to have the mutation, his parents said. — Ciara McCarthy 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 The medicine is an individualized therapy that attacks the unique mutations, called neoantigens, found in a patient’s tumor. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026 The dostarlimab approval means more patients whose tumors have specific mutations could avoid those aggressive therapies altogether. — Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mutation

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Noun

Do the same exercise as noted above, with or without the modification, with your feet together and uncrossed.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Its existing capabilities provide a starting point for the conversion, although the transport configuration cannot perform the new mission without substantial modifications.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of modification

Noun

These changes were intended to support the long-distance challenge, which required multiple crossings rather than a single uninterrupted run in one direction.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Rest of World received some critical acclaim and broke several stories that prompted global policy changes, including its reporting on Uber Eats in South Africa and on mapping in rural Borneo.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of change

Noun

For her own transformation into Highsmith, the costuming was of immense importance.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Even during our current era of innovation and technological transformation, today’s kitchen looks remarkably similar to the one Schütte-Lihotzky designed 100 years earlier.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of transformation

Noun

The result is a cumulative downforce touted as more than 661 pounds greater than that of the GT Speed variant.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
The Spanish Navy is working with Navantia to develop a much more powerful air-defense variant of its new F-110 frigate.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

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