noun
transformation
trans-fuh-MAY-shuhn
noun
1
A dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.
"The city underwent a remarkable transformation over ten years."
"Her transformation from shy student to confident speaker was inspiring."
How to Use Transformation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, often positive, change in how something or someone looks or acts.
Common pairings
digital transformation
undergo a transformation
complete transformation
Word Forms
transformations plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “transformation”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The city underwent a remarkable _____ over ten years.
Etymology
From Middle French, ultimately from Ecclesiastical Latin "transformatio"; built from "transform" plus "-ation."