Spontaneous mutation Synonyms

Definitions for Spontaneous


  • (adjective) done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
  • (adjective) said or done without having been planned or written in advance
  • (adjective) happening or arising without apparent external cause

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