Difference
Difference noun - The act, process, or result of making different.
Usage example: it won't make any difference which one you choose
Mutation and difference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mutation" instead a noun "Difference".
Mutation
Mutation noun - A change or alteration in form or qualities.
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Synonyms for Mutation
Difference and mutation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Difference" instead a noun "Mutation".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- change and difference
- change and mutation
- variety and difference
- variety and mutation
- divergence and difference
- divergence and mutation
- variance and difference
- variance and mutation
- dissimilarity and difference
- dissimilarity and mutation
- deviation and difference
- deviation and mutation
- dissension and difference
- dissension and mutation
How words are described
| physical | physical difference | physical mutation |
| particular | particular difference | particular mutation |
| similar | similar difference | similar mutation |
| positive | positive difference | positive mutation |
| Other adjectives: sheer, visible, small, actual, distinct, massive, extreme, serious, slight, possible, minor, genetic. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Artistic License Biology: Sorry, Jonas, one chromosomal mutation (which he alleges could be the difference between normal people and sensates) does not a different species make.
Source: Series / Sense8 - The main difference between the their voices is that Sovereign sounds detached, uncaring, which is pretty much what you'd expect from an ancient sentient starship that considers "organic life nothing but a genetic mutation." Harbinger, on the other hand?
Source: Evil Sounds Deep -
The difference between the two is that when your Corruption reaches a threshold through a failing, you're stuck with whatever mutation the Random Number God decides to dish out rather than being able to modify it or exchange it for a more powerful Gift of the Gods.
Source: Tabletop Game / Black Crusade
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