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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Sometimes their experience can be transformational to an organization, but hiring them can also be a big bet. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Tennessee’s licensing process is now the international benchmark for how to ensure fusion power plant ‘safety by design’ in a manner that can unlock the compelling economics of this transformational power generation technology. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 The Ojibwe Tribe of the Great Lakes of North America and Canada also know it as the Falling Leaves Moon, while the indigenous Assiniboine people named it the Yellow Leaf Moon, referring to the the transformational effect of Autumn on seasonal trees. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The pundits are talking about that this could be transformational, especially in some areas. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transformational

Word History

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 7 Sep. 2026.

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