1. An individual, organism, or new genetic character arising or resulting from mutation. 2.Slang One that is suggestive of a genetic mutant, as in bizarre appearance or inaptitude.
ADJECTIVE:
1. Resulting from or undergoing mutation: a mutant strain of bacteria.2.Slang Suggestive of a genetic mutant.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin mtns, mtant-, present participle of mtre, to change. See mutate.
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