Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mutative
Adjective
/ˈmjuː.tə.tɪv/
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Definition
Capable of causing change or alteration.
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Examples
- The mutative effects of the drug were evident in the patient’s cells.
- Scientists study mutative processes to understand evolution better.
- Her mutative ideas sparked a transformation in the project.
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Meaning
The term mutative refers to something that induces or is related to mutations or changes in form, structure, or character.
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Synonyms
- Transformative
- Change-inducing
- Alterative