Transmutability

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /trænsmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of transmutability

noun the quality or state of being capable of being transmuted or transformed

Example Sentences

A1 Water has the transmutability to change from a liquid to a solid when frozen.

A2 The transmutability of metals allows them to be transformed into different shapes through heating and cooling.

B1 The transmutability of energy can be seen in how it can be converted from one form to another.

B2 Chemical reactions demonstrate the transmutability of substances as they combine and transform into new compounds.

C1 The artist's work explores the transmutability of emotions into visual expressions.

C2 In alchemy, transmutability is the concept of turning base metals into gold through a series of chemical processes.

Examples of transmutability in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted experiments to study the transmutability of elements.

informal I read an article about the ability of transmutability in chemistry.

slang Dude, did you know about the crazy transmutability stuff going on in the lab?

figurative The artist's transmutability of ideas into stunning works of art is truly impressive.

Grammatical Forms of transmutability

past tense

transmuted

plural

transmutabilities

comparative

more transmutable

superlative

most transmutable

present tense

transmute

future tense

will transmute

perfect tense

has transmuted

continuous tense

is transmuting

singular

transmutability

positive degree

transmutable

infinitive

to transmute

gerund

transmuting

participle

transmuting

Origin and Evolution of transmutability

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'transmutability' originated from the Latin word 'transmutabilitas', which is derived from the verb 'transmutare' meaning 'to change across'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in alchemy to describe the ability to transform one substance into another, 'transmutability' has evolved to also refer to the quality of being able to change or adapt in various contexts.