Secondary mutation Synonyms

Definitions for Secondary


  • (adjective) taken or created from something original or basic
  • (adjective) of little or less value or merit
  • (adjective) being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

Definitions for Mutation


  • (noun) a change or alteration in form or qualities
  • (noun) (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
  • (noun) (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration