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

Mkango Chief Executive William Dawes described the facility as transformational for rare earth supply chains. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026

Change is on the way in the NWSL and WNBA, with both in the middle of transformational changes to the pay structure for their top athletes. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2026

The developer is also seeking at least $250 million in public support, including $75 million already approved by the Downtown Development Authority, along with further funding through Michigan’s transformational brownfield program. —The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026

After a transformational year, Narváez is ready to improve and reach new heights in his second Red Sox season. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 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