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[ ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

science fiction

A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.

Synonyms

metamorphosis, mutation, transfiguration, transition

Examples of usage

  • The transformation of the main character into a werewolf was a key plot point in the movie.
  • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a well-known example of metamorphosis.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

The act or process of transforming.

Synonyms

change, conversion, shift

Examples of usage

  • The transformation of the coordinates from one system to another was necessary for the analysis.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To change in form, nature, or appearance.

Synonyms

alter, change, convert, modify

Examples of usage

  • She underwent a transformation after studying abroad for a year.
  • The company transformed its business model to adapt to the digital age.

Translations

Translations of the word "transformation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transformação

🇮🇳 परिवर्तन

🇩🇪 Transformation

🇮🇩 transformasi

🇺🇦 перетворення

🇵🇱 transformacja

🇯🇵 変換 (へんかん)

🇫🇷 transformation

🇪🇸 transformación

🇹🇷 dönüşüm

🇰🇷 변환 (byeonhwan)

🇸🇦 تحول

🇨🇿 transformace

🇸🇰 transformácia

🇨🇳 转变 (zhuǎnbiàn)

🇸🇮 preobrazba

🇮🇸 umbreyting

🇰🇿 трансформация

🇬🇪 ტრანსფორმაცია

🇦🇿 transformasiya

🇲🇽 transformación

Etymology

The word 'transformation' originated from the Latin word 'transformatio', which means 'a change in form'. The concept of transformation has been present in various fields such as science, mathematics, and literature. It symbolizes a shift or evolution from one state to another, often highlighting growth or development.

See also: transform, transformable, transformations, transformed, transformer, transforming.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,974, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.