Meaning
mutation, change
- a change in the genetic structure or form of an organism
- a significant change, alteration, or transformation in general
In a sentence
Gli scienziati studiano una rara mutazione genetica in quella popolazione.
Scientists are studying a rare genetic mutation in that population.
Il virus ha subito una nuova mutazione nel corso dell'inverno.
The virus underwent a new mutation during the winter.
Questa profonda mutazione sociale non è stata compresa subito dagli esperti.
This profound social change was not immediately understood by the experts.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mutazione | feminine · singular |
| mutazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun ending in '-zione'; plural ends in '-zioni'.
- Common in scientific texts (genetics, biology) as well as sociology.