Synonyms for transformation

Noun

1. transformation, transmutation, shift, change, alteration, modification

usage: a qualitative change

2. transformation, function, mathematical function

usage: (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system

3. transformation, grammatical rule, rule of grammar

usage: a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure

4. transformation, change of integrity

usage: (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA

5. transformation, translation, change of integrity

usage: the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"