transmutation

Meanings

• noun

  The process of changing or transforming something into a different form or substance.

  - "The alchemist's goal was to achieve the transmutation of base metals into gold."
  - "The caterpillar undergoes a transmutation into a butterfly."

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Variants

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transmutation , transmutations , transmutative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'transmutare,' meaning 'to change or transform.'

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Trivia

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1. Transmutation is a key concept in the philosophy of alchemy, which was a precursor to modern chemistry.

2. The term 'transmutation' is also used in the context of quantum mechanics to describe the transformation of one particle into another.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alchemy: A philosophical and spiritual practice that aims to transform base metals into gold or to attain enlightenment.

2. Metamorphosis: A transformation from one form or stage to another, often used in the context of biological growth and development.

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Culture

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Transmutation has been a popular theme in various forms of art and literature, particularly in the context of alchemy and science fiction.

How to Memorize "transmutation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of changing one substance into another, such as a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'transmutation' with the idea of transformation or change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'transmutation' with the word 'transformation.'
   - Another mnemonic device is to remember the word as 'transform utility,' as in the ability to change or transform utilities.

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