Pronunciation

/tɹænsfərˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act or process of changing from one form, state, or appearance to another. 2. An instance of such a change. 3. A transformational operation in mathematics or computer science.
• Verb: To convert or alter something fundamentally, often into a different form or shape. 4. To undergo a change or development.

Phrases

• “Transformational change” indicates a fundamental shift.
• “Transformation process” refers to the steps involved in a change.
• “Transformation of thought” denotes a change in perception or understanding.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a remarkable natural process.”
• Verb: “She underwent a transformation in her career after receiving training in a new field.”
• Gerund: “The transformation from digital to analog media is rapidly occurring.”

Synonyms

• Change
• Conversion
• Adaptation
• Evolution
• Reconfiguration
• Revamp
• Upgrade

Antonyms

• Stagnation
• Invariance
• Preservation
• Continuity
• Unchanged

Related Terms

• Metamorphosis
• Transfiguration
• Transmutation
• Transformation theory (in psychology)
• Algorithmic transformation (in computing)