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TRANSMUTING


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of changing one element or substance into another, especially by supernatural means or through alchemy.

    - "The sorcerer transmuted lead into gold."
    - "Alchemy involved the transmutation of base metals into precious ones."
  • noun

    A change in form or appearance, especially a magical or supernatural one.

    - "The caterpillar undergoes a process of transmutation into a butterfly."
    - "The ancient text speaks of the transmutation of souls."

Rhymes
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muting , mute-ing , booting , suiting
Variants
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transmutable , transmute , transmuted , transmutes , transmuting
Etymology
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From Old French transmuter, from trans- ‘across, beyond’ + mutare ‘change’.


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  1. Transmutation was a key concept in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth mythology.

  2. In some alchemical texts, the transmutation process was described as a spiritual journey, with the alchemist seeking to transform their own soul.

  3. Transmutation is also a term used in chemistry to describe the conversion of one chemical compound into another.


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  1. Alchemy: An ancient practice that aimed to transform base metals into precious ones through a series of processes, often involving transmutation.

  2. Transmogrification: A similar concept to transmutation, but often used to describe the transformation of living beings into other forms.


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Transmuting has been a significant concept in various cultures and belief systems, including alchemy, ancient religions, and literature. It often represents the idea of transformation, change, and the quest for spiritual or personal growth.

How to Memorize "transmuting"

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