Transmutation

usgb/ˌtrænzmjuːˈteɪʃn/
noun

The action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.

The transmutation of water into ice happens at freezing temperatures.
Visual representation of "transmutation" - The action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.

Often appears as...

  • transmutation of elements
  • transmutation process
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Physical changes

Used to describe a transformation of matter, commonly found in science contexts.

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The transmutation of caterpillars into butterflies is fascinating.
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Non-literal uses

Can express significant personal or societal changes metaphorically.

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The protagonist underwent a transmutation after the journey.
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Figurative speech

Often used figuratively in literature to depict a deep or radical change.

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His character's transmutation was the climax of the story.
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alterationconversoevolutionmetamorphosismutabilitytransfigurationtransformtransmogrificationtransubstantiation
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