permutate

American  

[pur-myoo-teyt, per-myoo-teyt] / ˈpɜr myʊˌteɪt, pərˈmyu teɪt /

verb (used with object)

permutated, permutating

1. to cause (something) to undergo permutation.

2. to arrange (items) in a different sequence.

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permutate British  

/ ˈpɜːmjʊˌteɪt /

verb

1. to alter the sequence or arrangement (of); treat by permutation

   endlessly permutating three basic designs

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Etymology

Origin of permutate

1590–1600; < Latin permūtātus, past participle of permūtāre to permute; see -ate ¹

Related Words

• alter
• differ
• diverge
• diversify
• divide
• fluctuate
• modify
• range