Synonyms for transformation
ˌtræns fərˈmeɪ ʃəntrans·for·ma·tion

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1. transformationnoun

   Synonyms:
   transmutation, transmogrification, transfiguration, metamorphosis

2. transformationnoun

   The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.

   Synonyms:
   transfiguration, metamorphosis, transmutation, transmogrification

3. transformationnoun

   A marked change in appearance or character, especially one for the better.

   Synonyms:
   transmogrification, transmutation, transfiguration, metamorphosis

4. transformationnoun

   The replacement of the variables in an algebraic expression by their values in terms of another set of variables; a mapping of one space onto another or onto itself; a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system.

   Synonyms:
   transfiguration, transmutation, metamorphosis, transmogrification

5. transformationnoun

   A rule that systematically converts one syntactic form into another; a sentence derived by such a rule.

   Synonyms:
   transfiguration, transmutation, transmogrification, metamorphosis

6. transformationnoun

   The alteration of a bacterial cell caused by the transfer of DNA from another, especially if pathogenic.

   Synonyms:
   metamorphosis, transfiguration, transmutation, transmogrification

7. transformationnoun

   Ideologically driven government policy - becoming more conformant with socialist and African nationalist groupthink.

   Synonyms:
   metamorphosis, transmutation, transmogrification, transfiguration

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1. transformationnoun

   A change is a passing from one state or form to another, any act or process by which a thing becomes unlike what it was before, or the unlikeness so produced; we say a change was taking place, or the change that had taken place was manifest. Mutation is a more formal word for change, often suggesting repeated or continual change; as, the mutations of fortune. Novelty is a change to what is new, or the newness of that to which a change is made; as, he was perpetually desirous of novelty. Revolution is specifically and most commonly a change of government. Variation is a partial change in form, qualities, etc., but especially in position or action; as, the variation of the magnetic needle or of the pulse. Variety is a succession of changes or an intermixture of different things, and is always thought of as agreeable. Vicissitude is sharp, sudden, or violent change, always thought of as surprising and often as disturbing or distressing; as, the vicissitudes of politics. Transition is change by passing from one place or state to another, especially in a natural, regular, or orderly way; as, the transition from spring to summer, or from youth to manhood. An innovation is a change that breaks in upon an established order or custom; as, an innovation in religion or politics. For the distinctions between the other words compare the synonyms for CHANGE, v. In the religious sense regeneration is the vital renewing of the soul by the power of the divine Spirit; conversion is the conscious and manifest change from evil to good, or from a lower to a higher spiritual state; as, in Luke xxii, 32, "when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." In popular use conversion is the most common word to express the idea of regeneration.

   Synonyms:
   alteration, change, change, conversion, diversity, innovation, mutation, novelty, regeneration, renewal, renewing, revolution, transition, transmutation, variation, variety, vicissitude

   Antonyms:
   constancy, continuance, firmness, fixedness, fixity, identity, invariability, permanence, persistence, steadiness, unchangeableness, uniformity

   Preposition:
   We have made a change for the better; the change from winter to spring; the change of a liquid to or into a gas; a change in quality; a change by absorption or oxidation.

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1. transformation, transmutation, shiftnoun

   a qualitative change

   Synonyms:
   work shift, fault, displacement, slip, duty period, shift key, shifting, chemise, geological fault, faulting, shift, break, shimmy, teddy, transubstantiation, switching, switch, sack, translation, transmutation, fracture

2. transformationnoun

   (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system

   Synonyms:
   shift, translation, transmutation

3. transformationnoun

   a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure

   Synonyms:
   shift, translation, transmutation

4. transformationnoun

   (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA

   Synonyms:
   shift, translation, transmutation

5. transformation, translationnoun

   the act of changing in form or shape or appearance

   "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"

   Synonyms:
   transmutation, shift, translation, rendering, version, interlingual rendition, displacement

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Change Of Integrity
   • Function
   • Genetics
   • Grammatical Rule
   • Math

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1. transformationnoun

   Synonyms:
   metamorphosis, transmutation, transfiguration

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1. transformationnoun

   Synonyms:
   transfiguration, metamorphosis, transmutation

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1. List of paraphrases for "transformation":

   processing, conversion, transforming, transform, transformational, transformations, transformative, change, transition, restructuring, remolding, shift, mutation, alteration, metamorphosis, reform, processed, changing, transformed

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How to use transformation in a sentence?

1. Raoul Vaneigem:

   The world of the commodity is a world updside-down, which bases itself not upon life but upon the transformation of life into work.

2. Rabia Yasmeen:

   Vision 2030 is a more holistic long-term transformation across all sectors of the economy, we see big regional and global names entering the Saudi market over the [next five years], with lucrative opportunities in retail, hospitality and tourism, real estate, healthcare and digitization.

3. Christian Andersson:

   All the power is from wind or water power so it's totally green, i think the greatest feature of this is the transformation from a conventional diesel electric ship to a battery-powered ship. We have done this transformation in about eight weeks.

4. Ezra Levant:

   Khadr’s transformation from a racist, sexist, Jew-hating terrorist, into a celebrity and folk hero is the result of nearly 10 years of combined propaganda by leftist journalists and lawyers – with Khadr as the willing participant, they have managed to transform a pathological murderer into a ‘ victim, ’ providing Al Qaeda with a great PR victory.

5. John Chidsey:

   It was another great year for us in our transformation journey, the momentum that was created in 2021, we maintained in 2022 and we’re off to a great start in 2023.