Mutation vs Variation

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Mutation

Top 2000 (comum)

Variation

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

	Mutation	Variation
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //mjuːˈteɪʃən// 🇺🇸 //mjuˈteɪʃən// Ouvir Mutation	🇬🇧 /["/ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌveriˈeɪʃn/"]/ Ouvir Variation
Significado	A change in something, especially in genes.	A way something is different from something else.
Exemplo	The mutation in the virus made it more transmissible.	The experiment showed a significant variation in the results based on the temperature.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	-	B2
Classe gramatical		noun
Colocações	genetic mutation, spontaneous mutation, mutation rate, beneficial mutation, mutation analysis	considerable, dramatic, enormous, amount, degree, level, reflect, show, find, occur, variation according to, variation across, variation among, a range of variation, a variation on a theme, considerable, dramatic, enormous, amount, degree, level, reflect, show, find, occur, variation according to, variation across, variation among, a range of variation, a variation on a theme
Antônimos	-	uniformity, sameness, consistency
Erros comuns	Confused with 'mutant' which refers to an organism with mutations., Using mutation in contexts that don't involve change or adaptation.	Confused with 'variety' — 'variation' refers to differences, while 'variety' refers to many kinds., Using it in place of 'change' — 'variation' implies differences, not necessarily changes., Mixing up singular and plural forms — remember to use 'variations' when talking about more than one.
Notas de uso	Used in scientific contexts, especially biology. Can be informal when referring to changes in plans or situations.	Use 'variation' when discussing differences in types or amounts. It's appropriate in academic settings, but can also be used in casual conversations about options or alternatives.

Perguntas frequentes: Mutation vs Variation

Qual é a diferença entre Mutation e Variation?

Mutation: A change in something, especially in genes. Variation: A way something is different from something else.

Posso usar Mutation e Variation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Mutation e Variation são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.