Permutation

Pronunciation: /pɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of permutation

noun a change in the order of a set of items

Example Sentences

A1 A permutation is when you change the order of things.

A2 In math, a permutation is a way to arrange a set of objects.

B1 Understanding permutations is essential in solving complex problems in mathematics.

B2 The concept of permutation is often used in computer science algorithms.

C1 Advanced mathematics involves studying the properties of permutations in depth.

C2 Researchers are constantly exploring new applications of permutations in various fields.

Examples of permutation in a Sentence

formal In mathematics, a permutation is a rearrangement of elements in a set.

informal I need to figure out all the possible permutations for this combination lock.

slang Let's mix things up and see what kind of permutations we can come up with.

figurative The artist created a beautiful permutation of colors in her painting.

Grammatical Forms of permutation

• past tense: permutated
• plural: permutations
• comparative: more permutation
• superlative: most permutation
• present tense: permute
• future tense: will permute
• perfect tense: have permuted
• continuous tense: is permuting
• singular: permutation
• positive degree: permutation
• infinitive: to permute
• gerund: permuting
• participle: permuting

Origin and Evolution of permutation

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'permutation' originated from the Latin word 'permutatio', which is derived from the verb 'permutare' meaning 'to change thoroughly'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematics to refer to the rearrangement of a set of elements, the term 'permutation' has evolved to also describe any change in order, arrangement, or sequence in various fields such as linguistics, computer science, and music.