transformative

[trans-fawr-muh-tiv]

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.

Other Word Forms

• untransformative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transformative¹

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

Example Sentences

"By advancing biomaterial-based iron delivery, this research offers a transformative approach to address anemia, directly contributing to improved nutrition and long-term public health," explains Poonam Sagar, an author of the study.

Read more on Science Daily

"It has to be spent in four ways – drug prevention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction. I think it's transformative," says Governor Stein.

Read more on BBC

In fact, batteries have been transformative for California, state officials say.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

AI’s transformative powers justify the valuations it attracts.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

This versatility is what gives the discovery its transformative potential.

Read more on Science Daily

Related Words

• life-changing www.thesaurus.com
• transformational www.thesaurus.com