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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fixation
• stabilization

• 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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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