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Transmutation vs Adjustment - What's the difference?

transmutation | adjustment |

As nouns the difference between transmutation and adjustment

is that transmutation is (obsolete) change, alteration while adjustment is a small change; a minor correction; a modification.

transmutation

English

(wikipedia transmutation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) Change, alteration.
  • The conversion of one thing into something else; transformation.
  • (alchemy) Specifically, the supposed transformation of one element into another, especially of a base metal into gold.
  • * 1971 , , Religion and the Decline of Magic , Folio Society 2012, p. 261:
    • The transmutation of metals was secondary to the main aim, which was the spiritual transformation of the adept.
  • (physics) The actual transformation of one element into another by a nuclear reaction.

    • adjustment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a small change; a minor correction; a modification
    • The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.
  • The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
    • When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult.

    Synonyms

    * change * correction * modification

    Related terms

    * adjustable * adjuster

    See also

    * (wikipedia)