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      transformation
      noun
      the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
      (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA
      a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure
      (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system
      a qualitative change
      Roots
      transtrans- · Latin · across, overforma-form · Latin · shape, form
      Synonyms for transformation
      transmutationntransmogrificationnmetamorphosisnshiftntransformismntransfigurationntransitionnconversionnchangenchangeoverntransfigurementnreconversionn
      Words related to transformation
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      Where does transformation come from?

      The word transformation 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.

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