Word
transformative
Phoneticstrans·for·ma·tive
/ˌtɹænsˈfɔɹmɑˌtɪv/
Definitions
01causing major change
adj. causing a deep and lasting change in someone or something, usually for the better.
adj. causing a fundamental and enduring change in the nature, appearance, or character of something.
“Living abroad for a year was a transformative experience that changed her perspective on life.”
“The introduction of digital technology has had a transformative effect on the publishing industry, altering how content is created and consumed.”
Usage
Often used to describe experiences, technologies, or leadership styles that alter a fundamental state.
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02linguistics
adj. related to a theory of grammar where rules change one sentence structure into another.
adj. relating to a system of generative grammar in which specific rules (transformations) derive surface structures from deep structures.
“The professor explained how transformative rules can change an active sentence into a passive one.”
“In the mid-twentieth century, transformative-generative grammar revolutionised the field by proposing that syntax is governed by a set of innate mental rules.”
Technical · Academic
Usage
Primarily appears in the compound 'transformative-generative grammar' or in discussions of Chomskyan linguistics.
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Real-World Examples
“Its achievement is ultimately this, along with its originality, which works a transformative kind of magic in itself, turning a familiar drama into something weirdly fresh.” “This defiant anthem of female empowerment, released in 1980, was the most transformative of her career.” Domain
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