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mutant
UK /ˈmjuːtənt/ US /ˈmju(t)n̩(t)/
noun 3adj 2
Collocations
5ADJ.
desirable
VERB + MUTANT
become, called, created, neutralising, sort
MUTANT + NOUN
dna, enzyme, spiders
PREP.
on
ADV.
also, such
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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Furthermore, it is possible that there occasionally arises what may be called a mutant of very desirable character from a eugenic point of view.
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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?
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"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."
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mutant DNA
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Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles—by accident.
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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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