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Definition of transformative

transformative

/tɹænsˈfɔːɹ.mə.tɪv/
trans · form · a · tive
Adverb:transformatively
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• adjective

1

Causing or able to cause a marked, thorough, and often positive change in someone or something.

Example

"Studying abroad for a year proved to be a transformative experience that broadened her worldview."

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• Rhymes for transformative

• Nearby Words

transformable
transformation
transformational
transformative
transformer
transfuse
transfusion

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'transform' (from Latin transformare, meaning 'to change in shape') combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-ative'.

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