transform

verb

increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)

change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species

convert (one form of energy) to another

change from one form or medium into another

change in outward structure or looks

change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

subject to a mathematical transformation

Roots

transtrans- · Latin · across, over forma-form · Latin · shape, form

Synonyms for transform

metamorphosev transmutev transubstantiatev transmogrifyv translatev transfigurev convertv changen alterv reconvertv

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Where does transform come from?

The word transform breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: trans-, from Latin trans (“across, over”); and -form, from Latin forma (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.