Mutante (en. Mutant)

/muˈtante/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An organism that has undergone genetic modification.
Mutant plants may have enhanced characteristics.
Las plantas mutantes pueden tener características mejoradas.
A person who experiences notable changes in their behavior or appearance.
After the accident, he looked like a mutant.
Después del accidente, parecía un mutante.

Etymology

From Latin 'mutans', which means 'changing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mutant in the sense of strange
Refers to someone who behaves unusually or eccentrically.
mutante en el sentido de raro
genetic mutant
Organism that has undergone changes in its DNA.
mutante genético
to be a social mutant
Indicates a person who does not fit into social norms.
ser un mutante social

Related Words

mutation
Genetic change in an organism.
mutación
mutate
To alter or change in form or function.
mutar
mutability
The ability to change.
mutabilidad

Slang Meanings

A person who stands out for being different or strange among their peers.
That boy is a mutant at school because he doesn't look like the others.
Ese chico es un mutante en el colegio porque no se parece a los demás.
Someone who exaggerates their characteristics to attract attention.
That girl dresses like a mutant just to be the center of attention.
Esa chica se viste como un mutante solo para ser el centro de atención.