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

If outmoded office buildings end up becoming once again viable as office buildings, Berman’s thesis could end up becoming a casualty of its own transformational success. — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

With more than 300,000 free, new, and age-appropriate books distributed across the three neighborhoods, increased access to literacy materials is one of the most transformational deliverables of this ecosystem work. — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

And The Odyssey is proving as transformational for Imax on its giant screens as James Cameron’s Avatar franchise was in earlier business cycles, both in global audience and theatre network sales. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

The Upcoming High-Vibe Relationship Book Sedona Soul Adventures has been providing transformational retreats for individuals and couples for over two decades. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 July 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