Latin origin:
* Change, alteration: This is the most common meaning, derived from the Latin word "mutare," which means "to change." Examples:
* Mutation: a change in genetic material.
* Mutable: capable of changing.
* Immutable: incapable of changing.
* Commute: to travel back and forth regularly, implying a change in location.
French origin:
* Silence: This comes from the French word "muet," meaning "mute."
* Muteness: the state of being mute.
* Mute point: a point that is irrelevant or unimportant.
Other:
* "Mut" as a shortened form of "mutual": This is a common colloquialism, particularly in British English.
Note: While the root "mut" can have various meanings, the context will often clarify which one is intended.