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mutative

mutative

1 9.3
Relating to change in genes or DNA that makes living things different
  • adjective
  • /ˈmjuːtətɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mutativo
  • Oh, let me just add that the mutative process the GOP has gone through since the days of Reagan has truly blown my mind.

Examples

  • The mutative process and brain wipe caused their minds to turn to mush.

    Spy Kids (2001)

  • Of course, the mutative animal and human organ cells and DNA in vaccines have a very good chance of being the reason for any genetics becoming altered and/or mutated; that never crossed your mind, did it, Jim Bob?

    Blog text (12)

  • The scientists observed a mutative change in the bacteria after the experiment.

  • Her research focused on how mutative factors influence genetic diversity in species.

  • In this study, we explored the mutative effects of radiation on plant growth.

Synonyms

mutagenic
vsmutative
  • Specialized
3 9.1

Able to cause small changes in the genes of living things

also applies to causing change but is not limited to external sources
mutational
vsmutative
  • Specialized
1 8.1

Happens when genes or chromosomes change

is used for both causing and relating to genetic change
mutafacient
vsmutative
  • Specialized
9.9

Causing changes in genes inside cells

is broader and covers both causing agents and general relation to change

Surface Forms

mutative positive

Morphology

mutative = mutate (transparent) = mutate + ive

The adjective is a straightforward derivation from the verb 'mutate' with the productive adjectival suffix '-ive', so its meaning is directly related to mutation.

Etymology

Mutative comes from the Latin verb mutare 'to change' and shares its root with common words like mutation and mutate. So mutative describes something that causes or relates to change, especially changes in genes or biology.