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deletion vs mutation

mutation vs deletion

deletion and mutation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deletion Yes No No No
mutation Yes No No No
As nouns, mutation is a hypernym of deletion; that is, mutation is a word with a broader meaning than deletion:
  • deletion: (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome
  • mutation: (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
Other hypernyms of deletion include chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation.
deletion (noun) mutation (noun)
the act of deleting something written or printed (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage a change or alteration in form or qualities
(genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
Difference between deletion and mutation

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