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

Our entrepreneurs continue to build transformational companies. — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Not surprisingly, transformational results often fail to follow. — Jayasri Ranganathan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Some peptides, such as insulin, human growth hormone and glucagon-like peptide-1, have delivered transformational therapeutic effects when administered to humans. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Small Improvements Can Produce Meaningful Results Many entrepreneurs believe growth requires transformational change. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Aug. 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