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transformations

/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃənz/ /ˌtrænzfərˈmeɪʃənz/

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noun

The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.

Examples :

"The caterpillar's transformations into a butterfly are a beautiful example of nature's power. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The caterpillar underwent several transformations before finally becoming a beautiful butterfly. "

appearance character style

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noun

Examples :

"The transformations in the math problem required us to substitute the given values for x and y. "

math physics space function technical

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noun

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

Examples :

"The grammar teacher explained how passive voice sentences are created through specific transformations of active voice sentences. "

grammar linguistics

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noun

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

Examples :

"The scientist studied the transformations of harmless bacteria into a dangerous form after they absorbed DNA from a pathogenic strain. "

biology medicine microorganism disease biochemistry

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

Examples :

"The sweeping transformations in school curriculum, driven by the new government, prioritized socialist history and African cultural studies over traditional subjects. "

politics government doctrine nation society