What does permutation mean?
Permutation means One of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered..
Permutation
/ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
One of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered..
Definitions by Sense
- One of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered.
- (mathematics) A one-to-one mapping from a finite set to itself.
- (mathematics, combinatorics) An ordering of a finite set of distinct elements.
- (music) A transformation of a set's prime form, by applying one or more of certain operations, specifically, transposition, inversion, and retrograde.
Example Sentences
Which permutation for completing our agenda items makes the most sense?
This permutation takes each element to the one following it, with the last mapped back to the first.
There are six permutations of three elements, e.g. {abc, acb, bac, bca, cab, cba}.
Synonyms for permutation
Antonyms for permutation
Related Words
Word Forms
- permutations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for permutation?
Common synonyms include switch, substitution, replacement, transposition.
What is the opposite of permutation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use permutation in a sentence?
Which permutation for completing our agenda items makes the most sense?
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