# mutant

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmjuːtənt/ · frequency rank #12,280

## Definitions
1. That which has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.
2. Someone or something that seems strange, abnormal, or bizarre.
3. Synonym of mutex.

## Etymology
From Latin mūtāns, present participle of mūtō. By surface analysis, muta- + -ant.

## Easily confused with
- **mutt** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mutant-vs-mutt)
- **mutiny** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mutant-vs-mutiny)
- **mutate** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mutant-vs-mutate)
- **meant** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/meant-vs-mutant)
- **Mulan** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mulan-vs-mutant)
- **Murat** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/murat-vs-mutant)
- **Murano** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/murano-vs-mutant)
- **mustang** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mustang-vs-mutant)

## Common misspellings (9)
`mmutant`, `mtuant`, `muatnt`, `mutannt`, `mutantt`, `mutatn`, `mutnat`, `muttant`, `umtant`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mutant