Transmutation: meaning, definitions and examples
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transmutation
[ ˌtrænzmjuˈteɪʃən ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.