CEFR B1

transformation

noun

Meaning

A complete change in the appearance, form, character, or nature of something or someone.

Examples

The caterpillar undergoes a remarkable transformation into a butterfly.
The city center is undergoing a major transformation with new buildings and parks.

Synonyms: change, alteration, metamorphosis, conversion

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transformation (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌtræn.sfəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A complete change in the appearance, form, character, or nature of something or someone.

Examples

The caterpillar undergoes a remarkable transformation into a butterfly.
The city center is undergoing a major transformation with new buildings and parks.
His personal transformation after the accident was inspiring to witness.

How to Use transformation

transformation of (prepositional phrase): Indicating what is being changed. — "The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a complex biological process."
undergo transformation (collocation): To experience or be subjected to a process of change. — "The entire country underwent a political transformation after the revolution."

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