adj

transformative

trahns-FAW-muh-tihv

Transformative (adj) means causing a major and lasting change. Example: “Getting a scholarship was a transformative experience for him.”

adj

Causing a major and lasting change.

"Getting a scholarship was a transformative experience for him."

"The new policy had a transformative effect on the local economy."

How to use transformative

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that fundamentally and lastingly changes a person or situation.

Common pairings

transformative experience transformative technology transformative impact

Word forms

more transformative comparative, most transformative superlative

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin "transformativus," ultimately from Latin "transformare" ("to transform").

Origin: Medieval Latin

Rhymes for transformative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “transformative” mean?

The word “transformative” means causing a major and lasting change. In plain terms, describes something that fundamentally and lastingly changes a person or situation.

How do you pronounce “transformative”?

“Transformative” is pronounced trahns-FAW-muh-tihv (/tɹænsˈfɔɹmətɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “transformative” in a sentence?

Here is “transformative” used in a sentence: “Getting a scholarship was a transformative experience for him.”

What part of speech is “transformative”?

“Transformative” is an adjective.

Where does the word “transformative” come from?

The word “transformative” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin "transformativus," ultimately from Latin "transformare" ("to transform").