Mutations: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutations

 

[ mjuหหˆteษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

genetics

Changes in the nucleotide sequence of a DNA molecule, typically resulting from errors in replication or exposure to mutagens.

Synonyms

genetic change, genetic mutation, genetic variation

Examples of usage

  • The mutations in the DNA sequence led to the development of a new trait.
  • Exposure to UV radiation can cause mutations in the genetic material.
  • Mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect on an organism.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.

Synonyms

gene mutation, genetic alteration, genetic modification

Examples of usage

  • The mutation in the gene caused a change in the protein produced.
  • Some mutations are passed down from parent to offspring.
  • Genetic mutations play a crucial role in evolution.
Context #3 | Noun

linguistics

A change in the phonological structure of a word, typically due to historical or dialectical influences.

Synonyms

linguistic shift, phonological alteration, sound change

Examples of usage

  • The mutation of the initial consonant in Old English led to different forms in Modern English.
  • Linguistic mutations can be observed in regional variations of a language.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mutaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mutationen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mutasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mutacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰็•ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mutations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mutaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mutasyonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์—ฐ๋ณ€์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mutรกcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mutacije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkkbreytingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutasiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mutaciones

Etymology

The word 'mutations' originates from the Latin word 'mutatio', meaning a change or alteration. The concept of mutations was first introduced in genetics by scientists studying variations in inherited traits. Over time, the term has been adopted in other fields such as biology and linguistics to describe changes in genetic material or linguistic structures. Mutations play a significant role in evolution and the diversity of life forms on Earth.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,444 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.