mutant

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
noun an animal that has undergone mutation
adjective tending to undergo or resulting from mutation

From Latin mūtāns, present participle of mūtō. By surface analysis, muta- + -ant.

There are people who conceal their life: “Exilioque domos et dulcia limina mutant,” [“And change for exile their homes and pleasant abodes.” --Virgil, Georg., ii. — Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Complete, Michel de Montaigne
The Vatican Virus The Popeye Virus The Garlic Virus The Scrooge Virus Teenage Mutant Ninja Virus The Ides Virus The Quaalude Virus The Amphetamine Virus Super Virus The Tick Tock Virus The String Virus The Black Hole Virus The Stupid Virus Stealth I have a few of my own suggestions for future virus builders. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau

mutation, variation, sport

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