mutation-inhibiting
|mu-ta-tion-in-hib-it-ing|
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/mjuːˈteɪʃən ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
preventing genetic changes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mutation-inhibiting' originates from the Latin word 'mutare,' meaning 'to change,' and the Latin word 'inhibere,' meaning 'to hold back.'
Historical Evolution
'Mutation' and 'inhibit' combined in modern English to form 'mutation-inhibiting.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mutation' referred to any change, but in modern usage, it often refers to genetic changes. 'Inhibiting' has maintained its meaning of preventing or holding back.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
preventing or reducing the occurrence of mutations.
The new drug has mutation-inhibiting properties.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 00:17