mutate

Meanings

• Verb

  To change or modify something, especially in a way that makes it different from what it was before.

  - "The gene mutates over generations, leading to new species."
  - "The company's business model had to mutate to adapt to the changing market."

• Intransitive Verb

  To undergo a change or transformation, especially a natural or spontaneous one.

  - "The cells in the body mutate as part of the natural aging process."
  - "The weather can mutate from sunny to stormy in a matter of hours."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mutate
mute , moot , mute-ate , cruise , news

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Variants

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mutate , mutated , mutates , mutating , mutative

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Forms

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mutated, mutating, mutates, mutatedly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'mutare,' meaning 'to change.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mutate' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In genetics, a mutation that results in a beneficial trait is called an advantageous mutation.

3. The term 'mutate' is derived from the Latin word 'mutare,' meaning 'to change.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Genetic Mutation: A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that can result in a new trait or characteristic.

2. Morphing: A transformation from one form to another, often used in science fiction and animation.

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Culture

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Mutate has been used extensively in science, particularly in genetics, where it refers to changes in DNA sequences. In popular culture, mutate often refers to monstrous or mutated creatures in science fiction and horror genres.

How to Memorize "mutate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a DNA helix twisting and changing, representing the concept of mutation.
   - Visualize a creature undergoing a transformation, such as a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mutate' with the concept of change or transformation.
   - Think of the word 'mutate' as meaning 'to alter' or 'to transform'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'MUtate Under The Apple Tree Every Ten Years,' where the first letter of each word represents the first letter of the word 'mutate' and the phrase helps you remember the meaning.

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