adj
mutating
Mutating (adj) means In the process of undergoing mutation, or tending to cause it. Example: “The rapidly mutating virus made vaccine design difficult.”
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In the process of undergoing mutation, or tending to cause it.
"The rapidly mutating virus made vaccine design difficult."
"The mutating process that cells undergo can lead to cancer."
How to use mutating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurrently changing genetically, or causing such change.
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What does “mutating” mean?
The word “mutating” means in the process of undergoing mutation, or tending to cause it. In plain terms, currently changing genetically, or causing such change.
How do you use “mutating” in a sentence?
Here is “mutating” used in a sentence: “The rapidly mutating virus made vaccine design difficult.”
What part of speech is “mutating”?
“Mutating” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of mutating?
"mutating" (adj) means in the process of undergoing mutation, or tending to cause it.
