Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mutative

Adjective
/ˈmjuː.tə.tɪv/
Definition
Capable of causing change or alteration.
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.
Meaning
The term mutative refers to something that induces or is related to mutations or changes in form, structure, or character.
Synonyms
  • Transformative
  • Change-inducing
  • Alterative