transmute

Meanings

• Verb

  To change or convert (something) into a different form or substance, especially chemically.

  - "The alchemist tried to transmute base metals into gold."
  - "The scientist transmutes water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis."

• Verb

  To transform or alter (something) in a magical or supernatural way.

  - "In the Harry Potter series, Professor McGonagall's wand transmutes into a ferret."
  - "In the Matrix, Neo learns to transmute his body to fly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with transmute
mute , cute , mute-ate , moot , fute , rute

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Variants

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transmutable , transmute , transmuted , transmutes , transmuting

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'transmutare,' meaning 'to change through,' from 'trans-' 'across' + 'mutare' 'to change'.

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Trivia

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1. Transmutation is a key concept in many mythologies and religions, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Christianity.

2. Transmutation is a recurring theme in various forms of art, such as paintings, sculptures, and literature.

3. The term 'transmutation' was first used in English in the late 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alchemy: An ancient practice that aimed to transform base metals into gold and find the elixir of life.

2. Transmutation: The act of changing one thing into another.

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Culture

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Transmute has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of alchemy and magic. In alchemy, the transmute process was believed to turn base metals into gold, representing spiritual enlightenment and the transformation of the self. In fantasy literature, transmute is often used to describe magical transformations, such as turning animals into humans or vice versa.

How to Memorize "transmute"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the chemical reaction or magical transformation when using the word 'transmute'. For example, imagine a potion turning a frog into a prince.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'transmute' with transformation and change. For example, think of it as a metamorphosis or a transformation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Transform Metals Undergoing Transmutation' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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