transformational

adjective

trans·for·ma·tion·al ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl

-fȯr-

: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation

transformationally adverb

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Our film is about a relationship between a kid and another species and how that can be a transformational event in life. —

Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025 With a dedicated focus on building a pipeline through transformational transactions, SpinCo aims to bring innovative therapies to patients facing unmet medical needs. —

Joe Cornell, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 For meditation and transformation Labradorite is a transformational stone that perfectly complements Aquarius’ visionary mind. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 What’s more, the experience of donating an organ was transformational for Pete. —

Allan Chernoff, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for transformational

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transformational was in 1894

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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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