Transformation Definition & Meaning

transformation
noun
  1. a qualitative change
  2. (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system
  3. a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure
  4. (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA
  5. the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"

"Transformation" in song lyrics

See how transformation is used in real songs:

  • "Transformation, transformation"
    DJ JS1 f/ KRS-One, Rahzel — Essentials
  • "And then I started my transformation"
    Whodini — Be My Lady
  • "adstock transformation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "transformation"

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