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Definition of transferral

transferral

/trænsˈfɜːrəl/
trans · fer · ral
Plural:transferrals
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Adjective:transferable
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transferral Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of moving, conveying, or handing over something from one place, person, or position to another.

Example

"The legal department finalized the transferral of property ownership before the end of the fiscal year."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "transferral" refers to the general act of moving or handing over something, "transference" is preferred in psychology to describe the redirection of feelings from one person to another.

• Rhymes for transferral

• Nearby Words

transferee
transference
transferor
transferral
transfiguration
transfix
transform

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb "transfer" (from Latin transferre, meaning "to bear across") plus the noun-forming suffix "-al".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transferral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transferral
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