transformational

adjective

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

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: 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

But the personal turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view. —Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026

McKinsey's ongoing research on organizational health consistently shows that organizations led predominantly at this tier perform adequately but rarely generate the transformational outcomes that reshape industries or endure beyond a generation. —Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Current Landing is one of the most ambitious mixed-use projects in the United States — transformational for our city, women’s sports and the broader downtown community. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Alwaleed took to social media to defend his record, framing his position in SpaceX as just the latest example of his ability to identify transformational investments early. —Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing transformational

• transformational grammar

Rhymes for transformational

• aspirational
• avocational
• calculational
• combinational
• computational
• conformational
• confrontational
• congregational
• conversational
• correlational
• deformational
• derivational