transformed; transforming; transforms
Definition of transform
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to change in composition or structure
b
: to change the outward form or appearance of
c
: to change in character or condition : convert
2
: to subject to mathematical transformation
3
: to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation
: to become transformed : change
transform
nounDefinition of transform (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a mathematical element obtained from another by transformation
3
: a linguistic structure (such as a sentence) produced by means of a transformation
"the duckling is killed by the farmer" is a transform of "the farmer kills the duckling"
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