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transmutational

transmutational

1 8.9
Relating to a change from one form or state to another
  • adjective
  • /trænsˈmjuːteɪʃənl/
translation icon : transmutacional
  • A transmutational process occurs when substances change from one form to another under specific conditions.

Examples

  • So that's one transmutational hint there.

  • The scientists are conducting a transmutational study to understand how one element can transform into another.

  • The film explores the transmutational journey of a character who evolves from a selfish individual into a compassionate leader.

Synonyms

transformational
vstransmutational
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A process of change used in math, physics, or language study

is broader relating to change in any context not only formal systems
metamorphic
vstransmutational
1 7.6

Changing into a very different form, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly

describes change in general rather than specific life stage or natural change
transmutable
vstransmutational
9.5

Able to change into a different form or material

is about relating to or involving change rather than being the ability
transformable
vstransmutational
5.6

Able to change shape, look or material when conditions change

is about relating to or involving change rather than the capacity to change
translatable
vstransmutational
6.0

Can change into a different form or material

focuses on describing the relation to change rather than the act of conversion
convertive
vstransmutational
8.2

Able to make something change from one form to another

describes being related to such change rather than causing it
transfigurative
vstransmutational
9.0

Causing a complete or dramatic change in how something looks

is about general change rather than specifically dramatic or complete shifts
commutable
vstransmutational
  • Formal
7.4

Can be changed to a different punishment

focuses on being about change rather than the practical ability to be exchanged
shapeshifting
vstransmutational
  • Literature
7.7

Able to change shape or appearance, often in stories into animals

is about relating to change in general not only living or magical transformations

How Changeable

transmutational
1 8.9
changing
2.4
unchanging
7 3.7

Surface Forms

transmutational positive

Morphology

transmutational = transmutation (semi-transparent) = trans + mut + ation + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun transmutation by adding -al.

Etymology

Transmutational comes from two parts: trans- meaning 'across', as in transfer, and mut- meaning 'change', as in mutate. So something transmutational is about changing from one form to another, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.