Meaning & use

transformative

adjective·Academic

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Causing a marked and often positive change in someone or something.

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The trip abroad was a transformative experience for the young student.

New technology can have a transformative effect on how businesses operate.

A note on using this word

Transformative is generally used to describe deep, lasting change and is often applied to experiences, technologies, or leadership.

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