Synonyms of mutation

mutation

noun

1

as in modification

a significant and basic change

The sculpture series underwent several mutations as the artist experimented with different materials and techniques.

Related Words

• modification
• alteration
• variation
• change
• transformation
• deformation
• metamorphosis
• shift
• distortion
• amendment
• transmutation
• conversion
• reformation
• adjustment
• transition
• revision
• reform
• difference
• redesign
• transmogrification
• fluctuation
• reconstruction
• revise
• remodeling
• transfiguration
• reconversion
• reworking
• substitution
• correction
• oscillation
• rectification
• displacement
• replacement
• modulation
• review
• flux
• revamping
• refashioning
• remaking
• redo
• redoing
• regulation
• inconstancy
• tweak
• wavering
• vacillation

Dissimilar Words

• fixation
• stabilization

2

as in anomaly

something that is a result of a change in the genes of a plant or animal

This coloration in the bird's plumage is a rare mutation.

Related Words

• anomaly
• variation
• rarity
• variant
• exception
• mutant
• deviation
• malformation
• abnormality
• aberration
• irregularity
• error
• abomination
• miscreation
• mistake
• monster
• inconsistency
• oddity
• disparity
• freak
• difference
• monstrosity
• anathema
• singularity
• prodigy
• wonder
• marvel
• inconsistence
• exotic
• peculiarity
• rare bird
• rara avis
• curiosity
• curio
• objet d'art
• oddment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mutation

The senator is trying to build the case that Fauci and other officials helped produce the COVID-19 pandemic by approving funding of research on virus mutations and then covered up their complicity. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Paul alleged Fauci approved funding for virus mutation research that contributed to the pandemic and later sought to conceal his role, allegations Fauci has consistently denied. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

When this kind of mutation is activated, new cells keep growing in excess, forming masses of tissue that drain the body’s resources and put strain on healthy organs. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

Some sort of mutation seems to be occuring, which involves the amount of arachnid hormones in Parker’s bloodstream spiking to dangerously levels. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026