transformational

adjective

trans·​for·​ma·​tion·​al ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shnəl How to pronounce transformational (audio)
-fȯr-,
-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 Taken collectively, the changes could be transformational. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024 Accounts from some of those who've participated in the trials describe the treatment as transformational. Will Stone, NPR, 13 May 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 23 May. 2024.

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