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mutator

/ˈmjuteɪtɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.63 in modern English

Syllables
mu-ta-tor
IPA
/ˈmjuteɪtɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

That which causes mutation or change.

noun

A setting which alters specific gameplay mechanics, such as rules, physics, or abilities.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From mutate + -or. The video gaming sense likely originated in the video game Unreal Tournament (1999).

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmjuteɪtɚ/

Inflected Forms

mutators (plural)

Synonyms

setter

Antonyms

accessor

Questions

How do you pronounce mutator?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmjuteɪtɚ/.
What does mutator mean?
That which causes mutation or change.
Where does mutator come from?
From mutate + -or. The video gaming sense likely originated in the video game Unreal Tournament (1999).

How to pronounce mutator

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