mutation
Translation
mutation, change, alteration
Examples
A genetic mutation can cause the disease.
A genetic mutation can cause the disease.
There has been a mutation in the company's structure.
There has been a mutation in the company's structure.
Grammar Patterns
a mutation in ((sth.)) a change in the structure of (sth.) A mutation in the gene caused the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alteration, change, variation
Etymology
From Latin 'mutare' (to change). The suffix '-tion' forms a noun indicating an action or state.
Memory Tips
Think of the X-Men mutants, who are born with genetic mutations.