MUTATIONS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a change or alteration in form or qualities

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure

Example: any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism

Synonyms

Mutant, Genetic mutation, Variation, Sport, Mutation

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Mutations

AbbreviationsAberrationsAbominationsAccommodationsAccreditationsAccumulationsAccusationsAdaptationsAdministrationsAdmirationsAffiliationsAffirmationsAllegationsAllocationsAlterationsAltercationsAmplificationsAmputations

➡️ Words that Start with MU

Muskmelon Mud Mullahs Muffs Mu-meson Mummify Musks Muridae Muteness Mucor Muckles Munitioning

Words that End with NS ⬅️

Pennons Pennsylvanians Pens Pensions Pentagons Pentathlons Peons Peppercorns Pepsins Perambulations Perceptions Percussions