noun
permutation
Permutation (noun) means one of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered.
noun
1
One of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered.
2
A one-to-one mapping from a finite set to itself.
3
An ordering of a finite set of distinct elements.
4
A transformation of a set's prime form, by applying one or more of certain operations, specifically, transposition, inversion, and retrograde.
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Etymology
From Middle English permutacioun, permutacyoun, from Old French permutacïon, promutatïon and Medieval Latin permūtātiōnem, accusative of permūtātiō. Morphologically permute + -ation.
Rhymes for permutation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of permutation?
"permutation" (noun) means one of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered.
What are the different meanings of permutation?
"permutation" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered; 2. A one-to-one mapping from a finite set to itself; 3. An ordering of a finite set of distinct elements.