transformations
Pronunciation: [trænsfɔrˈmeɪʃənz]
Context: “change”
(noun) a change from one form or state to another. It's like when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or when you change your idea about something.
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The artist's work showed amazing transformations from simple sketches to beautiful paintings.
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There were no transformations in his understanding; he still thought the same way.
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What kind of transformations can happen during a story?
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) a specific way to change a shape or function in math. For example, you can rotate, flip, or slide a shape around on paper.
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In geometry class, we learned about different transformations like rotations and reflections.
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Without knowing the rules, there were no transformations applied to the shapes.
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Can you describe the transformations needed to move the triangle to the other side of the page?
Context: “science”
(noun) a process in which one substance or organism changes into a different one, often seen in biology or chemistry. It’s like how plants change sunlight into energy.
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Photosynthesis is one of the most important transformations in nature.
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The experiment showed that there were no transformations occurring in the chemical reaction.
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What transformations take place when water turns into steam?