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transformation
[trans-fer-mey-shuhn]
noun
the act or process of transforming.
the state of being transformed.
change in form, appearance, nature, or character.
Theater.a seemingly miraculous change in the appearance of scenery or actors in view of the audience.
Also called transform.Logic.one of a set of algebraic formulas used to express the relations between elements, sets, etc., that form parts of a given system.
Mathematics.
the act, process, or result of transforming or mapping.
Linguistics.
the process by which deep structures are converted into surface structures using transformational rules.
Genetics.the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another resulting in a genetic change in the recipient cell.
a wig or hairpiece for a woman.
transformation
/ ˌٰæԲəˈɪʃə /
noun
a change or alteration, esp a radical one
the act of transforming or the state of being transformed
maths
a change in position or direction of the reference axes in a coordinate system without an alteration in their relative angle
an equivalent change in an expression or equation resulting from the substitution of one set of variables by another
physics a change in an atomic nucleus to a different nuclide as the result of the emission of either an alpha-particle or a beta-particle Compare transition
linguistics another word for transformational rule
an apparently miraculous change in the appearance of a stage set
(in South Africa) a national strategy aimed at attaining national unity, promoting reconciliation through negotiated settlement and non-racism
transformation
The genetic alteration of a bacteria cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell or from a virus. Plasmids, which contain extrachromosomal DNA, are used to transform bacteria in recombinant DNA research.
The change undergone by an animal cell upon infection by a cancer-causing virus.
Other 51Թ Forms
- transformational adjective
- nontransformation noun
- retransformation noun
- self-transformation noun
- ˌٰԲڴǰˈپDzԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of transformation1
Example Sentences
Premiership glory caps a remarkable transformation for Bath under head of rugby Van Graan, who joined in July 2022 weeks after they finished rock-bottom of the league.
In a statement at the time, PIF claimed the sponsorship deal showed it was "at the forefront of growing football", noting the sport "plays a crucial role in the ongoing transformation" of the country.
But these comparatively small victories don’t alter the direction of our transformation — they don’t even slow it down measurably — even while they appeal to our deep need to normalize.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "The transformation of Tate Liverpool will mean this amazing cultural venue can continue to flourish for future generations."
Whether the latest hiring guidelines are a temporary shift or a lasting transformation of the federal workforce remains to be seen.
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