Mutate
(verb)
- To undergo a genetic change.
- To change or alter in some way.
Origin:
From the latin word "mutare" meaning "to change".
Examples:
- The virus can mutate rapidly, making it difficult to develop a vaccine.
- The bacteria had mutated and was now resistant to antibiotics.
- The creature had mutated as a result of exposure to radiation.
- The language has mutated over time, leading to new dialects and variations.
- The company had to mutate its business model to adapt to the changing market.