Transmutation (noun)

  1. The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.
  2. A change from one substance into another, especially a change involving the conversion of one chemical element into another.
  3. A change in form, appearance, nature, or character.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin transmutatio(n-), from transmutare "to change from one form into another", from trans- "across" + mutare "to change".

Examples:

  1. The transmutation of the caterpillar into a butterfly was a miraculous transformation.
  2. The scientist was studying the transmutation of elements in the nuclear reactor.
  3. The transmutation of the prince into a beast was the result of a cursed spell.
  4. The transmutation of the city from a small town into a bustling metropolis was a remarkable achievement.
  5. The transmutation of the economy from an agricultural to an industrial base took several decades.
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