First Known Use: 1903
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mutant
adjective mu·tant \ˈmyü-tənt\
Definition of MUTANT
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation
— mutant noun
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Origin of MUTANT
Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare
MUTANT Defined for Kids
1mutant
adjective mu·tant \ˈmyü-tənt\
Definition of MUTANT for Kids
: resulting from genetic mutation <a mutant frog>
2mutant
noun
Definition of MUTANT for Kids
: a plant, animal, or microorganism resulting from genetic mutation
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