transform
/tɹænzˈfɔːm/ · trans·form
noun
- An operation that converts one function into another. The mathematician used a series of transformations to simplify the equation.
- A function so produced. The transformed function was more efficient and easier to analyze.
verb
- To change greatly the appearance or form of. The artist transformed the sculpture into a stunning work of art.
- To change the nature, condition, or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert. The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.
- To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value. The software transformed the raw data into a usable format.
Did you know? The word 'transform' is often used in the context of magic and fantasy, where characters can transform into animals or objects. This usage is a nod to the word's original meaning of changing the form or shape of something.