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

Sixty percent of chief executives say AI will have either a significant (45%) or transformational (15%) impact on their core processes over the next one to three years. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025

Well, Nancy Pelosi is a legendary, heroic, historic, transformational figure. —NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025

To be able to see the full humanity of my mom and think about her life choices in that way has been really transformational for me and for our relationship. —Esther Zuckerman, Time, 4 Nov. 2025

Clark, a transformational coach, helps clients, from athletes to entrepreneurs, turn challenges into clarity, resilience, and growth through one-on-one coaching. —William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 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