transformational

adjective

trans·​for·​ma·​tion·​al ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce transformational (audio)
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: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation
transformationally adverb

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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 See All Example Sentences for transformational

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First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transformational was in 1894

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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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