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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

mutate

IPA: /mjuˈteɪt/

KK: /mjuˈteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To change or cause to change in form or nature, often in a way that is significant or noticeable.

Example: The scientist observed how the virus can mutate over time.

mutated

IPA: /mjuˈteɪtɪd/

KK: /mjuˈteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having undergone a change or alteration, often in a biological context.

Example: The mutated virus spread rapidly among the population.

verb

Definition: To change or alter in form or nature, often in a way that is unexpected or unusual.

Example: The virus has mutated, making it harder to treat.

mutating

IPA: /mjuˈteɪtɪŋ/

KK: /mjuˈteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing or likely to cause changes or alterations in something.

Example: The mutating virus has changed its structure, making it harder to treat.

verb

Definition: To change or alter in form or nature, often in a way that is significant or unexpected.

Example: The virus is mutating rapidly, making it harder to control.

mutation

IPA: /mjuˈteɪʃən/

KK: /mjuˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change or alteration in the form, structure, or quality of something, often referring to genetic changes in organisms.

Example: The scientist studied the mutation in the plant's DNA that caused it to grow taller than its relatives.

mutational

IPA: /mjuˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /mjuˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from a change in the genetic structure of an organism.

Example: The researchers studied the mutational effects of the virus on human cells.

mutationally

IPA: /mjuˈteɪʃənəli/

KK: /mjuˈteɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to changes in genetic material or characteristics.

Example: The virus evolved mutationally, adapting to its environment over time.

mutative

IPA: /mjuːˈteɪtɪv/

KK: /mjuːˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to a change or alteration in form or nature.

Example: The mutative effects of the drug were observed in the patient's condition.

mutator

IPA: /mjuˈteɪtə/

KK: /mjuˈteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes a change or alteration in something, often used in the context of genetics or programming.

Example: The mutator introduced new variations in the genetic code of the organism.

mutilate

IPA: /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

KK: /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To severely damage or destroy a part of something, especially a body part, making it unusable or disfigured.

Example: The accident caused him to mutilate his hand, leaving him unable to use it properly.

mutilation

IPA: /ˌmjuːtɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /mjuˈteɪlɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of causing severe damage to a body part, often resulting in loss or injury.

Example: The mutilation of the statue shocked the entire community.

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