Transformation

ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

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Definitions

2 meanings
1

A complete or marked change in appearance, form, nature, or character.

ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

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Literature

A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.

The construction project caused a major transformation of the city skyline.

💡 Simply: Think of it like when you change from a messy room to a clean one, or from a shy person to a confident one. It's a big change!

👶 For kids: When something changes a lot, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly!

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2

The transformation from student to professional can be challenging.

3

The artist's use of color led to a transformation of the landscape.

How It's Used

General Usage

"The caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly is a remarkable process."

Business

"The company underwent a digital transformation to modernize its operations."

Science

"Genetic transformation involves altering an organism's DNA."

2

The process of changing something or someone completely.

ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

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General

An act or instance of transforming.

The rapid transformation of technology has changed society.

💡 Simply: The act of changing something, like when a chef transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal.

👶 For kids: When you are doing the act of changing something big!

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2

She witnessed the transformation of the old building into a modern office space.

3

The government is focused on the economic transformation of the country.

How It's Used

Technical

"Data transformation is crucial for effective data analysis."

Art

"The artist focused on the transformation of light and shadow in the painting."

Tip:Think of it as the action of making a big change.

From Late Latin transformatio, from transformare 'to transform'.

The word 'transformation' has been used since the 17th century to describe a marked change.

Memory tip

Imagine a caterpillar becoming a butterfly – a total transformation!

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to change the form of"

digital transformationeconomic transformationcultural transformationurban transformationmajor transformation

Common misspellings

transfomationtransormationtransformasion

Usage

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