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

"For some, medication can be really transformative," Davis says, but he adds that it is more than just handing out medication.

From BBC

Through coordinated public and private partnerships, international cooperation, and shared research infrastructure, the Global Exposome Forum is helping move exposomics from an emerging concept to a transformative force in public health and modern medicine.

From Science Daily

That could make them transformative for a group that is expected to grow as the population ages: workers with dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prof. Kim said, "Our research highlights the transformative potential of calcium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology. By leveraging the unique properties of redox covalent organic frameworks, we have taken a significant step towards realizing high-performance energy storage solutions that can meet the demands of a greener future."

From Science Daily

AI could prove as transformative as its most optimistic backers are predicting.

From BBC

Related Words

• life-changing
• transformational