transformational

adjective

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

-fȯr-

: 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 truly understand Mason and her transformational impact requires an appreciation of her Christian belief, which sustained her through decades of enslavement and continued to guide her in freedom. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Guimaraes said the art of the physical gathering relies on careful curation and the transformational power of breaking bread together. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

That can be an incredibly transformational experience for someone who has never experienced it. — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026

When Slowing Things Down Actually Speeds Things Up Developing and expressing transformational care takes time. — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 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