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

The report also noted that growth could increase exponentially by 2035 with a circularity transformational shift—to the tune of more than 93 billion pounds ($124 billion) of additional gross value added and more than 1 million jobs supported. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Cara Delevingne is drawing from one of the year’s most viral pop culture moments for a truly transformational Halloween costume. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

That includes the iPhone Duo, the most transformational iPhone since the original, alongside iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, our most powerful iPhones yet. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

His return last week wasn't transformational; Jacobs only had 36 yards on 11 carries. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 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