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transformable

trans·form
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb trans-fawrm; noun trans-fawrm]
    • /verb trænsˈfɔrm; noun ˈtræns fɔrm/
    • /træns.ˈfɔː.məb.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb trans-fawrm; noun trans-fawrm]
    • /verb trænsˈfɔrm; noun ˈtræns fɔrm/

Definitions of transformable word

  • verb with object transformable to change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose. 1
  • verb with object transformable to change in condition, nature, or character; convert. 1
  • verb with object transformable to change into another substance; transmute. 1
  • verb with object transformable Electricity. to increase or decrease (the voltage and current characteristics of an alternating-current circuit), as by means of a transformer. to decrease (the voltage and current characteristics of a direct-current circuit), as by means of a transformer. 1
  • verb with object transformable Mathematics. to change the form of (a figure, expression, etc.) without in general changing the value. 1
  • verb with object transformable Physics. to change into another form of energy. 1

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Origin of transformable

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English transformen < Latin trānsfōrmāre to change in shape. See trans-, form

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Parts of speech for Transformable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

transformable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

transformable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for transformable

adj transformable

  • changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
  • changeful — often changing; inconstant; variable
  • commutative — relating to or involving substitution
  • go with the flow — take a relaxed approach
  • malleable — capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.

adjective transformable

  • convertible — A convertible is a car with a soft roof that can be folded down or removed.

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