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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

mutating

/ˈmjuːtɪˌeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does mutating mean?

verb

To cause something to undergo a change in form or structure, especially in a way that is not reversible. In genetics, to change the DNA sequence of an organism.

Example

"The mutation of the virus made it resistant to the medication."

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