transmutational
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8.9
- adjective
- /trænsˈmjuːteɪʃənl/
- A transmutational process occurs when substances change from one form to another under specific conditions.
Examples
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So that's one transmutational hint there.
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The scientists are conducting a transmutational study to understand how one element can transform into another.
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The film explores the transmutational journey of a character who evolves from a selfish individual into a compassionate leader.
Synonyms
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7.6
Changing into a very different form, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly
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6.0
Can change into a different form or material
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6.6
A process of change used in math, physics, or language study
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9.5
Able to change into a different form or material
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5.6
Able to change shape, look or material when conditions change
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7.7
Able to change shape or appearance, often in stories into animals
Able to make something change from one form to another
Causing a complete or dramatic change in how something looks
Can be changed to a different punishment
How Changeable
Surface Forms
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.