transformational

adjective

trans·for·ma·tion·al ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl

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: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation

transformationally adverb

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By tapping into collective wisdom and empowering their teams, transformational leaders create a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement. —

Committee Of 200, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 The Kansas City Chiefs are headed towards a transformational offseason where the bulk of the roster is due to enter free agency. —

Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025 Josephine Philips, chief executive officer and founder of Sojo, said the past four years have been transformational. —

Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 In keeping with his transformational persona, Barack Obama tried to liven things up with a tan suit, only to scandalize the fusty Washington establishment. —

Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for transformational

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transformational was in 1894

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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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