Transformational Meaning
/trˌænsfəˈrmeɪʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to or leading to transformation.
Sentence Examples
The new leadership brought a transformational change to the firm.
Transformational means causing a marked change in form or nature.
The new CEO implemented transformational changes that revitalized the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new leader brought a ____ change that completely restructured the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The leader was praised for his ____ approach, which inspired many people to work together for a common and great goal today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English transformation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English transformational From transformation + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Cutting Nottingham-Birmingham journey times from 72 minutes to 27 minutes is indeed transformational."
— 2021 January 13, Jim Steer, “'A serious piece of planning' for connectivity and 'levelling up'”, in RAIL, issue 922, page 25:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new leader brought a ____ change that completely restructured the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The leader was praised for his ____ approach, which inspired many people to work together for a common and great goal today.