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

His transformational role in her life is evident throughout her new book, as well. —Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

These latest shifts continue the transformational journey that retailers have undergone moving from brick and mortar stores to online sales, then to mobile sales, and on to social media. —Mark Simon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025

But Curmi knew at the time, as did Warriors head coach Jason Heim, that one of the team’s underclassmen could rewrite all Curmi did with his own transformational talent. —Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025

Caitlin has been a transformational player in this league. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025

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