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

Revisiting the groundbreaking feminist performance art movement in 1970s Los Angeles, one artist spotlights the inspirational, transformational, radical community exploding the narrative and status quo. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026

Another performer might have continued down that path — outward, demonstrative, physically transformational performances akin to the style of his Jean de Florette co-star Depardieu. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026

In both prior cases, the last five years were carried by a transformational technology (the first semi boom in the '60s, internet in the '90s). —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026

Revenue collection has shot up over the course of 2026, driven by stock market gains by artificial intelligence companies who have benefitted from soaring optimism about the technology’s transformational economic potential. —Andrew Graham may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 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