transform

transform
—transformable, adj. —transformative, adj.
v. /trans fawrm"/; n. /trans"fawrm/, v.t.
1. to change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
2. to change in condition, nature, or character; convert.
3. to change into another substance; transmute.
4. Elect.
a. to increase or decrease (the voltage and current characteristics of an alternating-current circuit), as by means of a transformer.
b. to decrease (the voltage and current characteristics of a direct-current circuit), as by means of a transformer.
5. Math. to change the form of (a figure, expression, etc.) without in general changing the value.
6. Physics. to change into another form of energy.
v.i.
7. to undergo a change in form, appearance, or character; become transformed.
n.
8. Math.
a. a mathematical quantity obtained from a given quantity by an algebraic, geometric, or functional transformation.
b. the transformation itself.
9. the result of a transformation.
10. a transformation.
11. Logic. transformation (def. 5).
12. Ling. a structure derived by a transformation.
[1300-50; ME transformen < L transformare to change in shape. See TRANS-, FORM]
Syn. 1. transfigure. TRANSFORM, CONVERT mean to change one thing into another. TRANSFORM suggests changing from one form, appearance, structure, or type to another: to transform soybeans into oil and meal by pressure. CONVERT suggests so changing the characteristics as to change the use or purpose: to convert a barn into a house.

* * *

(as used in expressions)

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР
Synonyms:
, , / , , / , , / (Rom. Cath. Church)


Look at other dictionaries:

  • transform — transform, metamorphose, transmute, convert, transmogrify, transfigure can all mean to turn or change one thing into another or a different thing or from one form into another and different form. In general, the same differences in implications… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • transform — UK US /trænsˈfɔːm/ verb [T] ► to change completely the character or appearance of something in order to improve it: »Smart metropolitan developments have transformed former industrial areas in cities such as Birmingham and Manchester. »Social and …   Financial and business terms

  • Transform — may refer to: *Transformation (genetics) *Transformation (geometry) *Transform (mathematics) *Transform (album) by Powerman 5000 *Transform (Rebecca St. James album) *XSL Transformations (computing) for XML conversion *Transform (scratch)ee also* …   Wikipedia

  • Transform — Trans*form , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transformed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Transforming}.] [L. transformare, transformatum; trans across, over + formare to from: cf. F. transformer. See {Form}, v. t.] 1. To change the form of; to change in shape or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Transform — Album par Powerman 5000 Sortie 20 Mai 2003 Enregistrement Mad Dog Studios à Burbank, Cello Studios à Hollywood, QI Lab Studios à Los Angeles Durée 45:35 Genre Hard rock Producteur …   Wikipédia en Français

  • transform — [trans fôrm′; ] for n. [ trans′fôrm΄] vt. [ME transformen < L transformare < trans , TRANS + formare, to form < forma, FORM] 1. to change the form or outward appearance of 2. to change the condition, nature, or function of; convert 3. to …   English World dictionary

  • Transform — Trans*form , v. i. To be changed in form; to be metamorphosed. [R.] [1913 Webster] His hair transforms to down. Addison. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • transform — I verb adjust, alter, change, commute, convert, denature, do over, make over, metamorphose, modify, mutate, recast, recondition, reconstruct, reconvert, redo, reform, regenerate, remake, remodel, remold, render different, renovate, reorganize,… …   Law dictionary

  • transform — (v.) mid 14c., from O.Fr. transformer, from L. transformare change the shape or form of, from trans across (see TRANS (Cf. trans )) + formare to form (see FORM (Cf. form)). Related: Transformed; transforming …   Etymology dictionary

  • transform — [v] change completely alter, commute, convert, cook, denature, doctor, make over, metamorphose, mold, mutate, reconstruct, remodel, renew, revamp, revolutionize, shift gears*, sing different tune*, switch, switch over, transfer, transfigure,… …   New thesaurus

  • transform — ► VERB 1) subject to or undergo transformation. 2) change the voltage of (an electric current) by electromagnetic induction. DERIVATIVES transformative adjective …   English terms dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”