mutant

UK /ˈmjuːtənt/ US /ˈmju(t)n̩(t)/
noun 3adj 2

Definitions

noun

1

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

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?

2

Someone or something that seems strange, abnormal, or bizarre.

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.

3

Synonym of mutex.

adj

1

Of, relating to, undergoing (i.e. mutating), or resulting from change or mutation; that has undergone mutation.

mutant DNA

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

2

Strange, abnormal, or bizarre.

Your mutant brother just growled at me again!

Boris Johnson got an angry response after telling school pupils that the exam results crisis was caused by a “mutant algorithm” and he was glad it had been “sorted out”.

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