mutate Meaning & Definition
/mjuːˈteɪt/
What Does Mutate Mean?
As a verb, mutate means To undergo mutation. It can also mean To cause mutation.
Mutate at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mjuːˈteɪt/ |
| Verb forms | mutates, mutating, mutated |
Mutate Definition (Verb)
- To undergo mutation.
The virus has mutated into a more resilient version.
- To cause mutation.
Synonyms of Mutate
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Mutate synonyms and antonyms →Mutate in a Sentence
The virus has mutated into a more resilient version.
Word Forms & Grammar
mutate (third-person singular simple present mutates, present participle mutating, simple past and past participle mutated)
Words That Rhyme With Mutate
Origin of Mutate
First attested in 1796; back-formation from mutation on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix), ultimately from Latin mūtō (“to exchange; to change, to vary”). Doublet of moult.