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transmute

 

[ ˌtrænsˈmjuːt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

alchemy

To change or alter in form, appearance, or nature, especially to a higher form.

Synonyms

convert, metamorphose, transform

Examples of usage

  • He believed he could transmute base metals into gold through alchemy.
  • The alchemist attempted to transmute lead into silver.
  • The potion was said to have the power to transmute any object into another.
  • The process of transmutation involves transmuting one element into another.
  • Alchemy was believed to have the ability to transmute substances.

Translations

Translations of the word "transmute" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmutar

🇮🇳 परिवर्तित करना

🇩🇪 umwandeln

🇮🇩 mengubah

🇺🇦 перетворювати

🇵🇱 przemieniać

🇯🇵 変える (kaeru)

🇫🇷 transmuter

🇪🇸 transmutar

🇹🇷 dönüştürmek

🇰🇷 변형시키다 (byeonhyeongsikida)

🇸🇦 تحول

🇨🇿 přeměnit

🇸🇰 premeniť

🇨🇳 转变 (zhuǎnbiàn)

🇸🇮 preobraziti

🇮🇸 umbreyta

🇰🇿 түрлендіру

🇬🇪 გარდაქმნა (gardaqmna)

🇦🇿 dəyişmək

🇲🇽 transmutar

Etymology

The word 'transmute' originated from the Latin word 'transmutare', which means 'to change across'. It was first used in the 15th century and has been commonly associated with alchemy and the idea of transforming one substance into another, particularly the transmutation of base metals into gold. The concept of transmutation has been a central theme in alchemical practices throughout history.

See also: transmuter.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,228 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.