What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
transformed
Example
The caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. [transformed: past tense]
Example
The experience transformed her from a shy introvert to a confident leader. [transformed: verb]
transmute
Example
Alchemy was the practice of attempting to transmute base metals into gold. [transmute: verb]
Example
The artist's use of color transmuted the painting from dull to vibrant. [transmuted: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Transform is more common than transmute in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts. Transmute is more specialized and often used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between transformed and transmute?
Transmute is more formal than transform, and it may be used in academic or technical writing. Transform is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
