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| mu·tant [ myt'nt ] |
noun (plural mu·tants) |
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1. something that has mutated: an animal, organism, cell, or gene that has mutated
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2. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody who looks or appears strange
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slang insult
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3. odd thing: a strange-looking thing or animal
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slang
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adjective |
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1. resulting from mutation: undergoing or resulting from genetic mutation
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2. appearing strange: having an odd appearance or other qualities regarded as strange
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slang
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| [Early 20th century. < Latin mutant-, present participle of mutare "to change"] |