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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTransform
/trænsˈfɔːrm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of something.
"The digital upgrade will completely transform how our business operates." - 2
To convert or change one form of energy or mathematical expression into another.
"Solar panels transform sunlight into electricity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'transformare', combining 'trans-' (across, beyond) and 'formare' (to form, shape). It entered Middle English in the 14th century via Old French, originally denoting a physical or supernatural change in shape, later broadening to describe profound structural or qualitative changes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Transform" is said worldwide
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transformer
Transliteration: transforme
"Cette invention va transformer notre quotidien."
verwandeln
Transliteration: verwandeln
"Die Raupe wird sich in einen Schmetterling verwandeln."
trasformare
Transliteration: trasformare
"Internet ha trasformato il modo in cui comunichiamo."
transformar
Transliteration: transformar
"El proyecto va a transformar la ciudad por completo."
transformar
Transliteration: transformar
"Queremos transformar a educação através da tecnologia."
बदलना
Transliteration: badalna
"इस तकनीक से पूरी दुनिया बदल जाएगी।"
转化
Transliteration: zhuǎnhuà
"我们要把压力转化为动力。"
변환하다
Transliteration: byeonhwanhada
"이 장치는 에너지를 효율적으로 변환한다."
変形する
Transliteration: henkei-suru
"そのロボットは車から飛行機に変形する。"
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