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

Gartner research finds that only one in 50 AI investments deliver transformational value, and only one in five delivers any measurable return on investment. —Kaelyn Lowmaster, Harvard Business Review, 2 Feb. 2026

That places has handled some of my most transformational breakdown, breakthrough kind of moments. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026

With corporate relocations, new housing and a push for improved mobility infrastructure, Charlotte’s center city leaders are looking to keep the area’s transformational momentum going in 2026 from business-centric to a destination district. —Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026

Add in training of your employees, and the transformational effects of AI can finally begin to be realized. —Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 28 Jan. 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