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mutation Synonyms

Another word for mutation

Choosing another word for mutation depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A permanent alteration in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's DNA or RNA, or a distinct physical characteristic or organism resulting from such a genetic change.

Usage Example

"The researchers identified a specific genetic mutant that gives certain plants resistance to severe drought."

Strong
mutant
variant
Weak
variation

• noun (Context 2)

The action or process of changing, or a significant transformation in form, structure, or nature.

Usage Example

"Over several decades, the neighborhood underwent a gradual alteration from an industrial warehouse district into a vibrant arts hub."

Strongest
alteration
Strong
transformation
modification
metamorphosis
change
transmutation
Weak
shift
permutation

• noun (Context 3)

In linguistics, a regular change in the quality of a vowel or consonant sound caused by the phonetic or grammatical environment, such as Germanic umlaut or Celtic consonant gradation.

Usage Example

"In Welsh grammar, initial consonant umlaut occurs after certain prepositions and possessive pronouns."

Strong
umlaut

Opposites of mutation

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

stasis
permanence
preservation
stability
See all opposites of mutation

• Nearby Words

mutable
mutant
mutate
mutation
mute
mute swan
muted

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