mutant UK /ˈmjuːtənt/US /ˈmju(t)n̩(t)/noun 4adjective 2forms 1 noun4 •a living thing whose genes have changed, giving it a new formFurthermore, it is possible that there occasionally arises what may be called a mutant of very desirable character from a eugenic point of view. — 1918 •A changed version of a program, developed as part of mutation testing. •(informal) Someone or something that seems strange, abnormal, or bizarre.Your neighbor seems to be a mutant; he’s so cringy! •Synonym of mutex. adjective2 •Of, relating to, undergoing (i.e. mutating), or resulting from change or mutation; that has undergone mutation.Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles—by accident. — 2018 •(informal) Strange, abnormal, or bizarre.Your mutant brother just growled at me again! formsmutants
