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

To be able to see the full humanity of my mom and think about her life choices in that way has been really transformational for me and for our relationship. —Esther Zuckerman, Time, 4 Nov. 2025

Clark, a transformational coach, helps clients, from athletes to entrepreneurs, turn challenges into clarity, resilience, and growth through one-on-one coaching. —William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025

While setting the record was surely thrilling for Little, the milestone felt more inevitable than transformational. —Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

Mecklenburg County voters on Tuesday will decide a series of local elections and the fate of a potentially transformational transportation tax referendum. —Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025

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