verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To change or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another. ambitransitive

   "The alchemists tried to transmute base metals to gold."

2. 2
   change in outward structure or looks wordnet
3. 3
   alter the nature of (elements) wordnet
4. 4
   change or alter in form, appearance, or nature wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

metamorphosetransform;alchemisechangecommute

Example

More examples

"The philosopher's stone could transmute every precious metal into gold."

Etymology

From Latin trānsmūtāre, from trans + mūtāre.

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