mutation
/mjuˈteɪʃən/
a change or alteration in form or qualities
mutation in a sentence
“The virus underwent a dangerous mutation.”
Origin of mutation
Latin: mutatio (a changing), from mutare (to change)
Related Words
transposition
the action of moving something to a different position
metamorphose
to change completely in form or nature
transmute
to change in form, nature, or substance
transmogrify
to transform in a surprising or magical manner
transfigure
to transform into something more beautiful or elevated
metamorphosis
a complete change of form or character