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[v. trans-fawrm; n. trans-fawrm]

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verb (used with object)

to change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

to change in condition, nature, or character; convert.

to change into another substance; transmute.

Electricity.

to increase or decrease (the voltage and current characteristics of an alternating-current circuit), as by means of a transformer.

to decrease (the voltage and current characteristics of a direct-current circuit), as by means of a transformer.

Mathematics. to change the form of (a figure, expression, etc.) without in general changing the value.

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Physics. to change into another form of energy.

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verb (used without object)

to undergo a change in form, appearance, or character; become transformed.

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noun

Mathematics.

a mathematical quantity obtained from a given quantity by an algebraic, geometric, or functional transformation.

the transformation itself.

the result of a transformation.

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a transformation.

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Logic. transformation (def. 5).

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Linguistics. a structure derived by a transformation.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English transformen < Latin trānsfōrmāre to change in shape. See trans-, form

Related forms

trans·form·a·ble, adjective

trans·form·a·tive, adjective

in·ter·trans·form·a·ble, adjective

non·trans·form·ing, adjective

re·trans·form, verb (used with object)

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self-trans·formed, adjective

un·trans·form·a·ble, adjective

un·trans·form·a·tive, adjective

un·trans·formed, adjective

un·trans·form·ing, adjective

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Synonyms
1. transfigure. Transform, convert mean to change one thing into another. Transform suggests changing from one form, appearance, structure, or type to another: to transform soybeans into oil and meal by pressure. Convert suggests so changing the characteristics as to change the use or purpose: to convert a barn into a house.

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All this reminds us that peer pressure alone cannot transform the world.

It did, and soon he was telling reporters the myriad ways the machine would transform the future.

Civic participation via social media will transform the future of business.

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All this reminds us that peer pressure alone cannot transform the world.

It did, and soon he was telling reporters the myriad ways the machine would transform the future.

Civic participation via social media will transform the future of business.

Robot explorers transform a distant object of wonder into intimate terrain.

One of the dreams of biomedical scientists is to be able to transform adult cells into other kinds of cells.

I'll never cease to be amazed at how several hours on a bike can so dramatically transform the landscape.

How to rejuvenate and transform overgrown, tangled shrubs.

Genetics research is pretty exciting, but it would be far more entertaining if lab instruments could transform into killer robots.

Newspapers had a decade to transform themselves before being overtaken by the digital future.

Their device uses microwaves to transform electricity into light.

Transform old pots and pans into usable household accessories.

In addition, the retroviruses used to transform the skin cells are known cancer triggers.

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Check out this piece for more info on how to transform your pool house into a movie house.

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Economic growth is good-but too much, too soon, can transform fantasies of prosperity into nightmares.

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Seas rose, glaciers retreated and ecosystems began to transform.

The power that religion has to transform a society was deeply ingrained in me.

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Incorporated into normal soft, washable fabrics, they could eventually transform our humble garbs into personal microprocessors.

Every spring, cherry blossoms transform much of the city into a blanket of pink.

As your body develops, neural stem cells transform into the specialized neurons, glia and other cells that make up your brain.

Some of the more unique pieces in the exhibition are pieces of jewelry that transform from one piece to another.

Transform your garden space into a retreat with the soft sound of water.

Tools to transform any home into a high-def fortress, or any kitchen klutz into its culinary master.

The proposed merger is already starting to transform the world's oil industry.

Early geologists feared the hoodoos would transform into humans.

And they are coming to see the ways in which unremitting stress can transform anxiety into depression.

Artists are, at heart, opportunity-seekers who transform the world around us.

Raising the ceiling helped transform this room into a natural gathering place more.

For example, small reconfigurable robots could transform themselves into screwdrivers or hammers when needed.

The stem cells can renew themselves indefinitely and transform themselves into many different types of cell.

But the pack easily expands and stretches to transform into a smartly designed overnighter.

Liquid nitrogen can transform oil, berries and even hamburgers.

We must allow change within change and the power is to and for the people to lead ourselves to transform lives.

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Anytime you turn math from abstract to concrete via a puzzle, or project, it seems to transform it into something one can own.

Construction workers are beginning to transform the downtown area.

Stem cells are primitive cells with the power to transform into the various cells and tissues found in the human body.

Someday, however, they could transform judicial views of personal credibility and responsibility.

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Samsung managed to transform an already well-appointed blueprint into an even stronger contender.

We have to transform it into one of shared responsibilities, shared opportunities, and a shared sense of community.

Then, if you're feeling ambitious, you could transform the notes into a news story.

Nanoscale technologies can transform how disease is understood, attacked and possibly prevented.

The couple decided to transform both that side yard and the other one to meet their outdoor-living needs.

Stem cells can transform into whatever cell the body tells them to.

Transform your space with a new outdoor living room and transition from house to yard.

Such bundles can not only transport an optical image over a tortuous path, but can also transform it in a number of useful ways.

But there is more than one way to transform a plant.

How advances in neuroscience could transform our legal system.

Several major forces today have the power to transform the nation's colleges and.

It only took the bright green to transform this old terracota house into something stricking to look.

The creator of a marketplace for scientific research explains how it could transform the enterprise.

Transform your photos into colorful mosaics of circles and bubbles.

Margulis was a biologist whose work on the origin of cells helped transform the study of evolution.

But there are plenty of ideas knocking around for how the industry might transform its fortunes.

Raising the ceiling helped transform this room into a natural gathering place.

Over the next decade, the objective study of subjectivity will transform the academy and the world beyond.

Most fundamentally, the proliferation of new devices will transform the book itself.

Watch these incredible insects transform from caterpillars to butterflies.

He led with a number of widely discussed trends in comp sci that are poised to transform fields from health to education.

The new argument in the momentous case could transform the way political campaigns are conducted.

Working on local problems can enhance teaching and transform lives.

The magical shaft of light will soon be gone, the tides will transform the waves, the eons will change the rocks.

As a first step, the city worked to transform a mountainside of poor neighborhoods plagued by violent conflict.

Here's a look at how to transform your tactile slate of choice into a.

The company said its strategy to transform its business was sound, but it needed new leadership to carry it out.

It was my responsibility to show them that they had the tools necessary to earn an education and use it to transform their lives.

Ten thoughts, trends and technologies that have the power to transform our lives.

See kitchens, bathrooms, and houses transform in our inspiring room makeover projects.

China is spending billions of dollars in an effort to transform its top universities into the world's best within a decade.

Tanaka says the changes are an opportunity to transform the nature of the campus.

If you want to transform electrical energy into physical motion, you use a motor.

Ecological sanitation helps these marginalized, yet resilient people transform human waste into something valuable”.

Someday, however, they could transform judicial views of personal.

Transform your yard and garden with inspired ideas from these real-world before-and-afters.

To move forward, academe must transform itself from a fundamentally print culture to one that is fundamentally digital.

Their purpose is to gather and transform information of strategic significance into fresh perceptions.

Transform your experience in the field into a vibrant, expertly guided adventure.

The discovery that skin and bone marrow cells can transform into neurons raises hopes--and many questions.

Transform your bath with inspired ideas from these real-world before-and-afters.

Transform your cramped apartment into a spacious villa, surround yourself with attractive friends.

New insights, technologies and fossil finds transform our image of dinosaurs.

It takes three hours using a pen, ink and ruler to transform a sheet of paper into news and art.

Hart saw that digital communications had the potential to transform the humanities.

Plates can meet at convergent, divergent, or transform boundaries.

Kauffman to transform academic notions about complexity into practical know-how.

Enzymes transform the cellulose to sugar so it can be converted to.

Profits made from reusing waste could transform sanitation and.

Best of all, though, you can add garnishes to transform any stew from comfort food to a stylish party dish.

It remains to be seen whether the new efforts will transform its higher-education system.

Stem cells are primal cells that have the potential to transform into various cells and tissues found in the human body.

And it was a time when space technology was starting to transform everyday life.

Watch step-by-step tips on how to transform succulents into living paintings.

The energy of the collision can then transform into new particles.

Essential organisms digest dead matter and transform the nutrients into a form plants can use.

It's also leading the charge to transform immigrant education and make it a national priority.

At a transform fault, two plates slide past each other.

Microscopic bumps on a lotus leaf transform its waxy surface into an extremely water repellent, or superhydrophobic, material.

Yet with the right palette of plants, you can transform this wasteland into a floral oasis.

Second, it is also possible to transform the data, depending on the deviation.

Captivated by the beauty of moths, an artist uses digital scans to transform backyard fliers into fine art.

Transform a bland garden with clever reuse of on-site materials.

The new findings could transform the treatment of osteoarthritis.

The worms consume both and transform them into compost.

We've got changes coming and they will transform the world around us.

But you have to believe in yourself, work hard, and transform every challenge into something good.

Neutrinos transform the chaotic trajectories of the particles the scalar spacetime consists of into the divergent trajectories.

We remove mountains, raise supercities, transform our planet.

The result: butterfly wings that transform ordinary sunlight into brilliant greens and blues incredibly efficiently.

No other technology has the power to transform humanity more than biotechnology.

Transform a wall-mounted cabinet with shelves removed into a hidden, fold-out drying rack.

Aluminum is energy-intensive to mine, process and transform into cans-but the lightweight metal is also easily recycled.

Odds are that the atmosphere would transform into a cloud of dust harmful to humans.

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World English Dictionary

transform

—vb
1.	to alter or be altered radically in form, function, etc
2.	(tr) to convert (one form of energy) to another form
3.	(tr) maths to change the form of (an equation, expression, etc) by a mathematical transformation
4.	(tr) to increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage) using a transformer

—n
5.	maths the result of a mathematical transformation, esp (of a matrix or an element of a group) another related to the given one by B=X^--1AX for some appropriate X

[C14: from Latin transformāre, from trans- + formāre to form]

trans'formable

—*adj*

trans'formative

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

transform

mid-14c., from O.Fr. transformer, from L. transformare "change the shape or form of," from trans- "across" + formare "to form" (see form).

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