transform
1. trans.form \tran(t)s-'fo.(*)rm\ \-'fo.r-m*t-iv\ vb [ME transformen, fr.
L transformare, fr. trans- + formare)X to form, fr. forma form 1a: to
change in composition or structure 1b: to change the outward form or
appearance of 1c: to change in character or condition : CONVERT 2: to
subject to mathematical transformation 3: to change (a current) in
potential (as from high voltage to low) or in type (as from alternating to
direct) : to become transformed : CHANGE TRANSMOGRIFY, TRANSFIGURE mean to
change a thing into a different thing. TRANSFORM implies a major change in
form, nature, or function; METAMORPHOSE suggests a change induced
supernaturally or magically or as by magic; TRANSMUTE implies transforming
into a higher element or thing; CONVERT implies a change fitting something
for a new or different use or function; TRANSMOGRIFY suggests a grotesque
or preposterous metamorphosis; TRANSFIGURE implies a change that exalts or
glorifies - trans.for.ma.tive aj SYN syn TRANSFORM, METAMORPHOSE,
TRANSMUTE, CONVERT,
2. trans.form \'tran(t)s-.fo.rm\ n 1: a mathematical element obtained from
another by transformation 2: TRANSFORMATION