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

Lola Owolabi is the founder & CEO of Proudtobeme, a transformational leadership coach, and a social impact advocate. — Lola Owolabi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Amgen’s Bruich echoed the importance of broad buy-in, noting that an AI project that is transformational to the company will by necessity involve leaders in finance, technology, HR, and other groups across the organization. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 June 2026

But the personal turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view. — Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026

Current Landing is one of the most ambitious mixed-use projects in the United States — transformational for our city, women’s sports and the broader downtown community. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 June 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