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mutant

mutant

noun myu-TON Rare

Origin: Latin 'mutare' (to change)

Usage Note

Mutant is used both in biology (an organism with a genetic mutation) and in popular culture (superhero mutants). As an adjective it means 'mutated'. The feminine form is mutante; the related noun mutation covers both biological change and a job transfer in French administrative language.

Examples

"Le film met en scène des mutants aux pouvoirs extraordinaires."

Natural Translation

The film features mutants with extraordinary powers.

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