Synonyms of mutations

mutations

noun

plural of mutation

1

as in modifications

a significant and basic change

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

Related Words

• modifications
• changes
• alterations
• variations
• transformations
• deformations
• distortions
• shifts
• amendments
• differences
• metamorphoses
• conversions
• transitions
• adjustments
• transmutations
• revisions
• reforms
• transmogrifications
• transfigurations
• reformations
• fluctuations
• reconstructions
• redesigns
• oscillations
• substitutions
• corrections
• fluxes
• replacements
• displacements
• modulations
• rectifications
• reconversions
• inconstancies
• reviews
• redos
• revises
• regulations
• tweaks
• vacillations

Dissimilar Words

• fixations
• stabilizations

2

as in anomalies

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

• anomalies
• variations
• variants
• exceptions
• rarities
• mutants
• deviations
• aberrations
• malformations
• abnormalities
• irregularities
• abominations
• errors
• miscreations
• disparities
• differences
• monstrosities
• mistakes
• inconsistencies
• monsters
• oddities
• wonders
• singularities
• freaks
• anathemas
• prodigies
• inconsistences
• marvels
• rare birds
• peculiarities
• exotics
• rara avises
• curiosities
• curios
• objets d'art
• oddments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mutations

Following alt-rock’s aughties surge, a slew of bands like Mastodon, the Mars Volta, and Coheed & Cambria became main-stage festival acts by adapting modern hard rock conventions into over-the-top mutations. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026

More than 90 percent of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas occur because of mutations in the KRAS gene. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 July 2026

That probably has something to do with Peter waking up in weird situations with his organic spider-mutations happening. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

However, the growing number of patients receiving these treatments still run the risk of passing their disease-causing mutations to their children. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

These compounds help fight free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can harm DNA and lead to cell mutations. — Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026

He was diagnosed with a disease called Marfan syndrome, which generally involves mutations in a gene that helps build connective tissue in the body. — Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

That’s because Adamala’s team had to create genetic variation synthetically, instead of allowing for random mutations in DNA. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026

Most antibiotics are single bioactive molecules, and some can be thwarted with single mutations. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026