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mutant Synonyms

Another word for mutant

Choosing another word for mutant depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An organism, cell, or genetic trait that has undergone a permanent alteration in its DNA sequence, resulting in new or modified characteristics.

Usage Example

"The laboratory studied a fruit fly variant that lacked normal wing pigmentation."

Strong
variant
sport
anomaly
aberration
Weak
deviant

• adjective (Context 2)

Resulting from or exhibiting a genetic mutation.

Usage Example

"Researchers isolated a mutated gene linked to early-onset macular degeneration."

Strongest
mutated
Strong
altered
aberrant
anomalous
Weak
deviant

Opposites of mutant

The opposite of mutant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wild-type
normal
See all opposites of mutant

• Nearby Words

mustiness
musty
mutable
mutant
mutate
mutation
mute

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mutant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mutant
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