mutagenesis

mu·ta·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoo-tuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌmyu təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoo-tuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌmyu təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of mutagenesis word

noun mutagenesis the origin and development of a mutation. 1
noun mutagenesis (genetics) the creation or formation of a genetic mutation. 1
noun mutagenesis the generation, usually intentional, of mutations 0
noun mutagenesis the occurrence or production of mutation 0

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Origin of mutagenesis

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1950-55; See origin at mutation, -genesis

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Parts of speech for Mutagenesis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mutagenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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