noun
transmutation
tranzmyoo-TAYSHN
Transmutation (noun) means a complete change from one form or nature into another. Example: “The story tracks the transmutation of a shy student into a confident speaker.”
noun
1
A complete change from one form or nature into another.
"The story tracks the transmutation of a shy student into a confident speaker."
"Medieval alchemists dreamed of the transmutation of lead into gold."
2
In physics, the conversion of one chemical element into another through a nuclear reaction.
"Nuclear reactors can cause the transmutation of uranium into other elements."
How to use transmutation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA total change of form, nature, or substance — from an old alchemy term for turning metal into gold to modern nuclear physics.
Common pairings
transmutation of elements
undergo transmutation
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Etymology
From Old French transmutacion, from Latin transmutare, "to change across" — the same root gives us "mutate."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for transmutation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “transmutation” mean?
The word “transmutation” means a complete change from one form or nature into another. In plain terms, a total change of form, nature, or substance — from an old alchemy term for turning metal into gold to modern nuclear physics.
How do you pronounce “transmutation”?
“Transmutation” is pronounced tranzmyoo-TAYSHN (/tɹanzmjuːˈteɪʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “transmutation” in a sentence?
Here is “transmutation” used in a sentence: “The story tracks the transmutation of a shy student into a confident speaker.”
What part of speech is “transmutation”?
“Transmutation” is a noun.
Where does the word “transmutation” come from?
The word “transmutation” comes from Latin. From Old French transmutacion, from Latin transmutare, "to change across" — the same root gives us "mutate.".
How many meanings does “transmutation” have?
“Transmutation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a complete change from one form or nature into another.
