How Do You Spell PERMUTE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜːmjuːt] (IPA)

The word "permute" is spelled pərˈmjuːt. The letter "e" serves to separate the "r" and "m" consonant sounds, making it easier to pronounce. The "u" after "m" represents the "oo" sound, while the "e" at the end remains silent. Pronounced as "per-mewt," "permute" is a mathematical term that means to rearrange the order of a set of elements. In computer programming, the term is commonly used to represent an algorithm that generates all possible combinations of a set of elements.

PERMUTE Meaning and Definition

  1. To "permute" means to alter or arrange the order or position of elements within a set or a sequence. It refers to the act of rearranging the items in order to generate a new arrangement or combination. This process involves changing the order of elements without repetition or omission.

    In mathematics and computer science, permutation is a fundamental concept, where "permute" is used as a verb. It signifies the action of changing the arrangement of a set of objects, usually discrete values, in a specified order. The process of permuting can be represented in various ways, such as rotating, shuffling, reordering, or interchanging the elements.

    In permutations, every element has an equal opportunity to occupy each position. For instance, if there are n objects, there are n! (n factorial) potential permutations. The factorial of a number represents the product of all positive integers up to that number. Permutations often find applications in combinatorial mathematics, cryptography, string manipulation algorithms, and more.

    The term "permute" is not limited to mathematics alone. It can also be used in general contexts, like rearranging or reordering things to achieve a different order or pattern. It implies modifying the sequence or structure in such a way that the original elements appear in a new configuration.

  2. To change the order or arrangement of, as letters or things.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PERMUTE

The word "permute" has its origins in the Latin word "permūtāre". The verb "permūtāre" is derived from the prefix "per-" meaning "completely" or "thoroughly", and the word "mutāre" which means "to change" or "to exchange". Thus, "permute" can be understood as a combination of these elements to mean "to completely change or exchange".

Similar spelling words for PERMUTE

Conjugate verb Permute

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have permuted
you would have permuted
he/she/it would have permuted
we would have permuted
they would have permuted
I would have permute
you would have permute
he/she/it would have permute
we would have permute
they would have permute

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been permuting
you would have been permuting
he/she/it would have been permuting
we would have been permuting
they would have been permuting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would permute
you would permute
he/she/it would permute
we would permute
they would permute

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be permuting
you would be permuting
he/she/it would be permuting
we would be permuting
they would be permuting

FUTURE

I will permute
you will permute
he/she/it will permute
we will permute
they will permute

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be permuting
you will be permuting
he/she/it will be permuting
we will be permuting
they will be permuting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have permuted
you will have permuted
he/she/it will have permuted
we will have permuted
they will have permuted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been permuting
you will have been permuting
he/she/it will have been permuting
we will have been permuting
they will have been permuting

IMPERATIVE

you permute
we let´s permute

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to permute

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was permuting
you were permuting
he/she/it was permuting
we were permuting
they were permuting

PAST PARTICIPLE

permuted

PAST PERFECT

I had permuted
you had permuted
he/she/it had permuted
we had permuted
they had permuted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been permuting
you had been permuting
he/she/it had been permuting
we had been permuting
they had been permuting

PRESENT

I permute
you permute
he/she/it permutes
we permute
they permute

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am permuting
you are permuting
he/she/it is permuting
we are permuting
they are permuting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

permuting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have permuted
you have permuted
he/she/it has permuted
we have permuted
they have permuted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been permuting
you have been permuting
he/she/it has been permuting
we have been permuting
they have been permuting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it permute

SIMPLE PAST

I permuted
you permuted
he/she/it permuted
we permuted
they permuted

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