Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mutate
verb
/mjuːˈteɪt/
Definition
To change or alter in form, nature, or quality.
Examples
- The virus can mutate rapidly, making it harder to combat.
- Some animals can mutate their pigmentation to adapt to their surroundings.
- In science fiction, characters often mutate due to exposure to radiation.
Meaning
Mutate refers to the process of alteration or change, often used in the context of genetics, but can also apply to other contexts where something transforms significantly.
Synonyms
- change
- alter
- transform
- modify
