mutant

US /ˈmjutn:t/

UK /ˈmju:tənt/

B2

noun

  • Organism derived from a change in genes
  • An organism or cell that has undergone mutation.
  • A fictional being with altered or enhanced abilities due to mutation.
  • (Informal) An unusual or strange individual or thing.

adjective

  • Differing in some respect from the normal or typical form.
  • Resulting from or showing the effect of mutation.