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transformative

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌtɹænsˈfɔɹmɑˌtɪv// trans·for·ma·tive

adj. causing a major change in someone or something. You use this to describe an experience that completely improves how you think or live.

adj. causing a marked change in someone or something, typically for the better. Often used to describe the profound impact of technology, education, or personal experiences.


SIMPLE

The new software had a transformative effect on our work.

CONTEXTUAL

Studying abroad was a transformative experience that changed her entire perspective on her career and future goals.

COMPLEX

The introduction of the printing press was a transformative moment in human history, democratising access to knowledge and fundamentally altering the social and political landscape of Europe.

Usage

Often used attributively before nouns like 'effect', 'power', or 'experience'.

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