Word
transformational
Phoneticstrans·for·ma·tion·al, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌtɹænsfɝˈmeɪʃənəɫ/
UK/tɹænsfɔːmˈeɪʃənəl/
Definition
adj. describing a change that is very large and important. It can also describe something that makes a big change happen in a person or a situation.
adj. relating to or causing a fundamental change in form, nature, or character. Often used to describe processes or tools that lead to significant, qualitative shifts in a system or individual.
Examples
“The new software is a transformational tool for our business.”
“The company's shift to remote work was a transformational change that improved employee satisfaction and reduced overhead costs.”
“While the initial results were modest, the long-term impact of the policy proved to be transformational, fundamentally altering the social fabric of the community over several decades.”
Examples
simple
“The new software is a transformational tool for our business.”
contextual
“The company's shift to remote work was a transformational change that improved employee satisfaction and reduced overhead costs.”
complex
“While the initial results were modest, the long-term impact of the policy proved to be transformational, fundamentally altering the social fabric of the community over several decades.”
Real-World Examples
“That the humble summer break can be a transformational timeout, with September’s child only distantly related to July’s.” “Adaptation efforts begun now form the foundation for efforts to come, but they must become transformational and responsive to evolving nonlinear and abruptly arising risks—including those that will harm mitigation efforts.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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