mutation — a change or alteration in form or qualities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a change or alteration in form or qualities
Pronunciation (IPA): /mjuˈteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 형태나 성질의 변화, 변이
Korean pronunciation: 뮤**테이**션
Example Sentences
- The superhero's mutation gave him the ability to turn invisible whenever he was embarrassed.
- Climate change may accelerate mutation rates in many species.
- The coffee shop's menu underwent a strange mutation - they now serve pizza flavored lattes.
mutation
NOUN//mjuˈteɪʃən//
a change or alteration in form or qualities
Scientists observe a plant undergoing rapid genetic mutation in the laboratory
At the station, mutation sparks creation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'mutatio' meaning 'change' or 'alteration', derived from the verb 'mutare' meaning 'to change' or 'to exchange'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin scientific terminology.
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📝Examples
“The superhero's mutation gave him the ability to turn invisible whenever he was embarrassed.”
“Climate change may accelerate mutation rates in many species.”
“The coffee shop's menu underwent a strange mutation - they now serve pizza flavored lattes.”
“Researchers are studying how radiation exposure causes DNA mutations.”
“After the software update, my phone experienced a weird mutation - it now only speaks in rhymes.”
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