What does transmute mean?
Definitions for transmute
trænsˈmyut, trænz-trans·mute
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Princeton's WordNet
transform, transmute, metamorphoseverb
change in outward structure or looks
"He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"
transform, transmute, transubstantiateverb
change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
"This experience transformed her completely"; "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"; "transubstantiate one element into another"
transmuteverb
alter the nature of (elements)
Wiktionary
transmuteverb
To change, transform or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.
The alchemists tried to transmute base metals to gold.
transmuteverb
To change, transform or convert to another, or from one state or form to another.
Did the base metals transmute to gold?
Etymology: * From transmutare, from trans + mutare.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Transmuteverb
To change from one nature or substance to another.
Etymology: transmuto, Lat. transmuer, French.
Suidas thinks, that by the golden fleece was meant a golden book of parchment which is of sheeps-skin, and therefore called golden, because it was taught therein how other metals might be transmuted. Walter Raleigh.
That metals may be transmuted one into another I am not satisfied of the fact. John Ray, on the Creation.
Patience sov’reign o’er transmuted ill. Van. of hu. Wishes.
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transmute
Transmute generally refers to the process of changing or transforming something from one form, nature, or substance into another. It can pertain to both physical changes and abstract transformations.
Webster Dictionary
Transmuteverb
to change from one nature, form, or substance, into another; to transform
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Transmute
trans-mūt′, v.t. to change to another form or substance.—adj. Transmū′table, that may be transmuted or changed into a different form, nature, or substance.—ns. Transmū′tableness, Transmūtabil′ity.—adv. Transmū′tably.—adj. Transmū′tant.—ns. Transmūtā′tion, a changing into a different form, nature, or substance; Transmūtā′tionist.—adj. Transmū′tative.—n. Transmū′ter. [L. trans, over, mutāre, to change.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of transmute in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of transmute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of transmute in a Sentence
Nothing can be called failure until you accept it as such. You can transmute all past failures and mistakes into assets. Adversity is Nature's method of disciplining people to learn to take possession of their own minds. Greatest blessings often come from the greatest adversities. Study yourself carefully and you may discover that your own emotions are your greatest handicap in the business of accurate thinking.
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