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per·​mu·​tate | \ ˈpərmyəˌtāt, (ˌ)pərˈmyüˌtāt \
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Definition of permutate

: change, interchange especially : to arrange in a different order

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History and Etymology for permutate

Latin permutatus, past participle of permutare to change thoroughly, exchange

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“Permutate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permutate. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.

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