permutability

9.9

A property that lets you change the order of things

noun
/pərˈmjuːtəˌbɪlɪti/

Specialized

: permutabilidad

The permutability of the puzzle pieces enables players to create various patterns.

Examples

Understanding the permutability of these elements is essential for solving the puzzle.
The permutability of the data allows for flexible analysis.
In cryptography, high permutability can increase the strength of an encryption system.
The permutability of the sequence allows for many different configurations in the algorithm.
Mathematics often explores the permutability of different variables.
In programming, the permutability of objects allows developers to modify their arrangement easily.
The permutability of the magnetic tiles makes it fun to build different shapes.

Synonyms

permutableness

vspermutability

Specialized

9.9

How easily things can be arranged in different orders

is the same meaning but written with the -ity ending rather than -ness

transposability

vspermutability

9.8

Ability to put parts in a different order, like notes or list items

focuses specifically on sequence changes rather than wider arrangement changes

Antonyms

stability

363 3.1

Being steady and not likely to change

fixedness

7.8

Being firmly held in place so it does not move or change

How Changeable

mutability

1 8.4

permutability

Specialized

9.9

stability

363 3.1

immutability

1 8.5

Surface Forms

permutability singular

permutabilities plural

Morphology

permutability = permutable (transparent) = permut + able + ity

The noun is formed regularly from the adjective 'permutable' with '-ity', so the meaning follows directly from the base word.

Etymology

Permutability comes from Latin parts per- meaning 'through' and mutare meaning 'to change', and it is like the common word mutation which also shows 'change'. So permutability is the ability to have the order of things 'changed' or 'rearranged'.