mutation
Pronunciation: [mjuːˈteɪʃən]
Word
Context: “biology”
(noun) a change in the genetic material of a living thing. It's like a recipe that gets a new ingredient, which can change how the living thing looks or acts.
Example
The scientist discovered a mutation in the bacteria that made it resistant to antibiotics.
Example
There was no mutation found in the plants, so they all looked the same.
Example
What kind of mutation can happen in animals?
Context: “general change”
(noun) a significant change or transformation of something, like a new version of a game or character. It's like when a video game gets updated and looks different.
Example
The new version of the game includes a mutation in the character design that fans love.
Example
The movie did not have any interesting mutation in the storyline; it was quite boring.
Example
What mutation made this book series so popular?
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