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. ); transform ( def. )

Example Sentences

The acquisition has the potential to be transformative.

From Barron's

Another difference now is the market has the transformative power of artificial intelligence on its side.

From Barron's

“I think CEOs and boards are looking and saying, ‘Okay, we’ve got a window here of a handful of years where the opportunity to consider big strategic, transformative things is certainly possible,’” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think CEOs, boards are looking and saying 'Okay, we've got a window here a handful of years, to consider big, huge, transformative things,'" said Solomon.

From Barron's

"It is a statement of intent to empower Scotland's teachers with the time, trust, and tools they need to deliver transformative learning," she added.

From BBC

Related Words

• life-changing
• transformational