Synonyms for
Mutant
Definition
an organism that has undergone a genetic change or mutation
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Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- powerful mutant
- mutant gene
- mutant strain
- mutant creature
- mutant powers
- mutant virus
- mutant cell
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in biology and science fiction contexts. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being unnatural or monstrous.
Example sentences
- The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a group of mutant turtles trained in martial arts.
- The radiation from the nuclear power plant caused a fish in the river to become a mutant with three eyes.
- In the movie X-Men, some of the characters are mutants with powers like telekinesis and super strength.
- Scientists are researching ways to use genetic mutations to cure diseases.
- The mutant plant grew much faster than the other plants in the garden.
Quotes
"I'm not a mutant, I'm just different." - Storm, X-Men
"The things I do for love... like wearing costumes and hanging out with a bunch of mutant weirdos." - Deadpool, Deadpool 2
"We mutants are alone in this world. Until now, we've had to hide our powers, to hide ourselves. But you don't have to hide anymore." - Charles Xavier, X-Men: The Last Stand