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mutate instantly

[ˈmjuːteɪt ˈɪnstəntli]
verb phrase
mutar instantaneamente
1. to undergo rapid or immediate genetic, physical, or structural transformation without delay
The creature can mutate instantly when threatened by predators.
A criatura pode mutar instantaneamente quando ameaçada por predadores.
2. to change form or nature in an immediate and sudden manner
In the sci-fi film, the alien could mutate instantly into different shapes.
No filme de ficção científica, o alienígena podia mutar instantaneamente em diferentes formas.
Synonyms
transform instantlychange immediatelymorph instantlyalter rapidlymetamorphose instantly
Antonyms
mutate graduallychange slowlytransform gradually

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mutar instantaneamente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
sofrer mutação instantaneamente
more formal alternative using 'sofrer mutação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

change in the blink of an eye
transform on a dime
shift instantaneously
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