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permutate
per·mu·tate
/
ˈpɜr
myʊˌteɪt, pərˈmyu
teɪt
/
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pur
-my
oo
-teyt, per-
myoo
-teyt
]
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verb (used with object),
per·mu·tat·ed,
per·mu·tat·ing.
1.
to cause (something) to undergo permutation.
2.
to arrange (items) in a different sequence.
Origin:
1590–1600;
<
Latin
permūtātus,
past participle of
permūtāre
to
permute
; see
-ate
1
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permutate
(ˈpɜːmjʊˌteɪt)
—
vb
to alter the sequence or arrangement (of); treat by permutation:
endlessly permutating three basic designs
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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