mutated

We have found lemma(root) word of mutated : mutate.

Definitions


[mjuːˈteɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (with reference to a cell, DNA molecule, etc.) undergo or cause to undergo change in the structure of a gene or genes
(e.g: the virus is able to mutate into new forms that are immune to the vaccine)

- change in form or nature
(e.g: rhythm and blues mutated into rock and roll)


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Origin:
early 19th century: back-formation from mutation




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