Definition of TRANSFORM

transform

Plural: transforms

Verb

  • subject to a mathematical transformation
  • change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
    • "This experience transformed her completely"
    • "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"
  • change in outward structure or looks
    • "He transformed into a monster"
  • change from one form or medium into another
  • convert (one form of energy) to another
    • "transform energy to light"
  • change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species
  • increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)
  • To change greatly the appearance or form of.
  • To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
  • To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value.
  • To subject to the action of a transformer.
  • To subject (a cell) to transformation.
  • To undergo a transformation; to change in appearance or character.

Noun

  • An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another.
  • A function so produced.
  • A transform fault.

Examples

  • The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).

Scrabble Score: 14

transform: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
transform: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
transform: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

transform: valid Words With Friends Word