Mutation: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutation

 

[ mjuหหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

genetics

The process by which a gene or a chromosome undergoes a change in its structure, resulting in a new trait or characteristic.

Synonyms

genetic alteration, genetic variation

Examples of usage

  • Mutations can be caused by various factors such as radiation, chemicals, or errors in DNA replication.
  • Some mutations are harmful, while others can be beneficial for an organism's survival.
  • Mutations play a key role in evolution by introducing genetic diversity within a population.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

A change in the form of a word, typically involving the addition, deletion, or rearrangement of letters, sounds, or syllables.

Synonyms

phonetic change, word alteration

Examples of usage

  • The English word 'mouse' underwent a mutation in its plural form, becoming 'mice'.
  • Linguistic mutations can occur over time as languages evolve and adapt to new influences.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

A sudden and visible structural change in a plant or animal, often resulting from a genetic alteration.

Synonyms

abnormality, variation

Examples of usage

  • The mutation in the plant's leaves caused them to turn a vibrant shade of purple.
  • Scientists studied the mutation in the butterfly's wing pattern to understand its genetic basis.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mutaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคŸเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mutation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mutasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mutacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰็•ฐ (ใธใ‚“ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mutation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mutaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mutasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์—ฐ๋ณ€์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆู‘ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mutรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ˜ (tลซbiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mutacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkkbreyting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mutaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'mutation' originated from the Latin word 'mutatio', which means 'a changing'. The concept of mutation has been observed and studied across various scientific fields, including genetics, linguistics, and biology. The understanding of mutations has greatly contributed to the fields of evolutionary biology, genetic engineering, and language development.

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