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transmutability

transmutability

9.9
The ability of something to change into a different form
  • noun
  • /trænsˈmjuːtəˌbɪlɪti/
translation icon : transmutabilidad
  • In chemistry, the transmutability of elements allows for the transformation of one element into another through nuclear reactions.

Examples

  • The transmutability of energy means it can change from one form to another, such as from kinetic to potential energy.

  • Conceptually, "normal" presupposes the transmutability of quantity into quality (and vice versa).

    Academic text (2016)
  • It is therefore plausible to conceive that, for Newton, the limits of transmutability would be set by the existence of material properties which were not transmutable.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The artist's work explores the transmutability of emotions, illustrating how feelings can evolve from one to another.

Synonyms

convertibility
vstransmutability
  • Specialized
2 6.7

Ability to change a thing you own, for example a currency, into another form

focuses on natural change between forms or substances not financial exchange
mutability
vstransmutability
1 8.4

Being able to change often or easily

specifies change between distinct forms natures or substances
changeability
vstransmutability
1 4.6

How often or easily something becomes different, for example the weather

refers to changing into a different form or nature rather than frequency
mutableness
vstransmutability
9.9

A quality of being able to change

is the alternative noun form with identical meaning
transformability
vstransmutability
6.5

Ability of a thing to be changed in shape, look, or use

emphasizes change between different forms natures or substances
alterability
vstransmutability
7.2

The ability to change

centers on complete change into a different form or substance
changeableness
vstransmutability
7.6

A quality of becoming different often and without warning

means change into another form or substance rather than mere tendency

Antonyms

1 8.5

A state of not changing over time

How Changeable

mutability
1 8.4
transmutability
9.9
stability
363 3.1
immutability
1 8.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

transmutability = transmutable (transparent) = trans + mut + ability + ity

The noun is formed from the adjective 'transmutable', indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

Transmutability comes from Latin parts trans- meaning 'across' and mutare meaning 'to change', the same idea you see in transform and mutate. So, transmutability is the ability of something to change from one form or material into another.