transformation

• Sustantivo que denota un cambio completo o radical en la forma, apariencia, carácter o estructura de algo.

A noun referring to a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, character, or structure.

1. Complete changeB2formal

   A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.

   Transformación

   • The company underwent a major transformation after the merger.
   • Her transformation from a shy girl to a confident leader was remarkable.
   • The city's transformation over the last decade has been incredible.

   Sinónimosalterationchangeconversionmetamorphosisoverhaulrevolutiontransfiguration

   Antónimosconstancyfixitypreservationstagnation

2. Mathematical changeC1formalscientific

   The process of changing a mathematical expression or figure into another form.

   Transformación matemática

   • The transformation of the equation made it easier to solve.
   • We applied a linear transformation to the data set.
   • The geometric transformation involved rotating the shape 90 degrees.

   Sinónimosalterationchangeconversionmappingoperation

3. Biological changeC1formalscientific

   A change in the structure or function of a cell or organism.

   Transformación biológica

   • The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a classic example.
   • Scientists studied the genetic transformation of the bacteria.
   • The transformation of stem cells into specialized cells is a key area of research.

   Sinónimosalterationchangeconversionmetamorphosismodification