Transmutation: meaning, definitions and examples

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transmutation

 

[ ˌtrænzmjuˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

alchemy

The action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.

Synonyms

change, conversion, metamorphosis

Examples of usage

  • The transmutation of lead into gold is a common goal in alchemy.
  • Her research focused on the transmutation of elements at a molecular level.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The conversion of one species into another.

Synonyms

adaptation, evolution, mutation

Examples of usage

  • The transmutation of species over time is a key concept in the theory of evolution.
  • Scientists are still studying the process of transmutation in plants and animals.

Translations

Translations of the word "transmutation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmutação

🇮🇳 परिवर्तन

🇩🇪 Transmutation

🇮🇩 transmutasi

🇺🇦 трансмутація

🇵🇱 transmutacja

🇯🇵 変換 (へんかん)

🇫🇷 transmutation

🇪🇸 transmutación

🇹🇷 dönüşüm

🇰🇷 변환 (변화)

🇸🇦 تحول

🇨🇿 transmutace

🇸🇰 transmutácia

🇨🇳 嬗变 (shàn biàn)

🇸🇮 transmutacija

🇮🇸 breyting

🇰🇿 трансмутация

🇬🇪 ტრანსმუტაცია

🇦🇿 transmutasiya

🇲🇽 transmutación

Etymology

The word 'transmutation' originates from the Latin word 'transmutatio', which means a complete change or transformation. The term was first used in alchemy to describe the process of turning base metals into gold or silver. Over time, the concept of transmutation expanded to include biological changes and evolution. Today, transmutation is used in various fields to describe the transformation or conversion of one thing into another.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,668, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.