# transformational

/ˌtɹænsfɝˈmeɪʃənəɫ/ (US) · /tɹænsfɔːmˈeɪʃənəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/transformational
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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