To change something completely in form, appearance, or character, often in a way that seems impressive or dramatic.
It comes from Latin 'transformare', from 'trans' meaning 'across' or 'beyond' and 'formare' meaning 'to shape'. Literally, it means 'to change shape'.
Stories of transformation—from caterpillars to butterflies, or shy kids to heroes—are some of humanity’s oldest tales. The word suggests not just change, but a deep reshaping that makes you almost unrecognizable compared to before.
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