permutability
[/ˌpɜːmjuːtəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: permutabilities
permutabilidade
1. The quality or state of being permutable; the capacity to be permuted or rearranged
The permutability of elements in a set is a fundamental concept in mathematics.
A permutabilidade de elementos em um conjunto é um conceito fundamental na matemática.
2. In chemistry, the ability of atoms or groups to exchange positions without breaking bonds
The permutability of functional groups affects the molecule's reactivity.
A permutabilidade dos grupos funcionais afeta a reatividade da molécula.
3. In linguistics, the capacity of words or linguistic elements to be interchanged in a structure
The permutability of word order varies among different languages.
A permutabilidade da ordem das palavras varia entre diferentes idiomas.
Permutability is primarily used in academic and scientific discourse in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is a technical term most commonly encountered in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and linguistics courses. The concept is particularly important in combinatorics and group theory studies.
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