Transforming

/trænsˈfɔrmɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Changing something completely in appearance, nature, or form.

Etymology

From Latin 'transformare' (trans- = across/beyond, -forma = form). The prefix 'trans-' indicates change from one state to another across a boundary.

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