transformative

American  

[trans-fawr-muh-tiv] / trænsˈfɔr mə tɪv /

adjective

1. causing a radical and typically positive change in outlook, character, form, or condition: Voting is a culturally and socially transformative action.

   It's difficult to put into words how transformative and enriching it is to study abroad.

   Voting is a culturally and socially transformative action.

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Other Word Forms

• untransformative
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of transformative

First recorded in 1660–70; from Medieval Latin transformātīvus, equivalent to Latin transformāt-, stem of transformāre, + -īvus -ive ( def. ); see transform ( def. )

Example Sentences

Artificially lowering prices makes it harder for companies to justify taking the kinds of risks that lead to transformative medicines.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“But we now have an additional secular growth driver with AI as we help our customers deliver more value with this transformative new technology.”

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“AI is powering transformative innovations, productivity and creativity for individuals and companies, and courts have rightly found that training AI on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use,” the spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“We consider cizutamig as a potential transformative asset,” UCB Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Tellier said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“Cain proved the physical transformative effects, and Kaltain proves the ability to influence thoughts and emotions. I would like to test its full ability to hone the minds of a few others.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

Related Words

• life-changing
• transformational