noun “transformation”
singular transformation, plural transformations or uncountable
- the process of change
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The caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly was amazing to watch.
- a significant change in how someone or something behaves, usually changing for the better
After months of hard work and dedication, her transformation from a shy student to a confident speaker was remarkable.
- (in mathematics) changing the variables in a formula to a different set of variables
The transformation of the coordinates from (x, y) to (r, θ) made it easier to solve the problem in polar coordinates.
- (in genetics) the change in a bacterial cell when it receives DNA from another cell
The transformation of the harmless bacteria into a dangerous strain occurred when it absorbed DNA from a nearby pathogenic cell.