Transformation
/trænsfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/noun
The process of changing in form, appearance, or structure.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, transformation symbolizes the soul's journey toward enlightenment, reflecting the Great Work of turning base matter into gold.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*terh₁-
“to cross over, to pass through.”
Latin
Latin
transformare
“to change in shape or form.”
Old French
Old French
transformer
“to change or alter.”
Middle English
Middle English
transformacioun
“the act of changing or converting.”
Modern English
English
transformation
“the process of changing from one state or form to another.”