transform

trans•form

v. [[t]trænsˈfɔrm[/t]] n. [[t]ˈtræns fɔrm[/t]] 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

4) elm to alter (voltage and current) by means of an electrical transformer

5) math. Math. to change the form of (a figure, expression, etc.) without in general changing the value

6) to undergo a change in form, appearance, or character

7) math.

a) a mathematical quantity obtained from a given quantity by an algebraic, geometric, or functional transformation

b) the transformation itself

8) pho logic

transformation 4)

9) ling. a linguistic structure derived by a transformation

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Etymology: 1300–50; ME < L trānsfōrmāre to change in shape. See trans-, form trans•form′a•ble, adj. trans•form′a•tive, adj. syn: transform, convert mean to change one thing into another. transform means to radically change the outward form or inner character: a frog transformed into a prince; delinquents transformed into responsible citizens. convert usually means to modify or adapt so as to serve a new or different use or function: to convert a barn into a house.