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transformed; transforming; transforms
Definition of transform
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : to change in composition or structure
b : to change the outward form or appearance of
c : to change in character or condition : convert
2 : to subject to mathematical transformation
3 : to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation
: to become transformed : change
transform
nounDefinition of transform (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a mathematical element obtained from another by transformation
3 : a linguistic structure (such as a sentence) produced by means of a transformation
"the duckling is killed by the farmer" is a transform of "the farmer kills the duckling"
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The first known use of transform was in the 14th century
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