mutant

adjective

mu·​tant ˈmyü-tᵊnt 

: of, relating to, or produced by mutation

mutant noun

Examples of mutant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The secondary thread tracks an alternate reality where Team X—mutants recruited by the villainous Nathaniel Essex—clash with Trask’s anti-mutant Reavers and Sentinels. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

All of which is excellent news for Marvel’s mutant heroes, who deserve a worthy reboot in the MCU. — Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

Marvel Studios exec Kevin Feige announced the inaugural members of the mutant team at D23 on Friday. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Marvel has spent the ensuing years gradually bringing mutant characters into the MCU while keeping the biggest names largely on the sidelines. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mutant

• disputant
• pollutant

Kids Definition

mutant

1 of 2 adjective

mu·​tant

ˈmyüt-ᵊnt

: of, relating to, or produced by mutation

mutant

2 of 2 noun

: a mutant individual

Medical Definition

mutant

1 of 2 adjective

mu·​tant ˈmyüt-ᵊnt 

: of, relating to, or produced by mutation

mutant

2 of 2 noun

: a mutant individual