transformational

adjective

trans·​for·​ma·​tion·​al ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shnəl How to pronounce transformational (audio)
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-shə-nᵊl
: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation
transformationally adverb

Examples of transformational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At first, Gates’ memo was transformational and the company’s product divisions were more responsive to the center’s concerns. Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 13 June 2024 Celebrate the history, culture, and transformational power of Oakland’s Black community. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024 That same year was transformational in her personal life too. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 While there’s little doubt that generative AI will inevitably be transformational, business leaders are finding greater value for now, at least, in the incremental. Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for transformational 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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