Category:Transform

Trans*form", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transformed; p. pr. & vb. n. Transforming.] Etym: [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 appearance; to Metamorphose; as, a caterpillar is ultimately transformed into a Butterfly. Love may transform me to an oyster. Shak.

2. To change into another substance; to transmute; as, the alchemists Sought to transform lead into gold.

3. To change in nature, disposition, heart, character, or the like; To convert. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Rom. xii. 2.

4. (math.)

Defn: to change, as an algebraic expression or geometrical figure, Into another from without altering its value.

Transform Trans*form", v. i.

Defn: to be changed in form; to be metamorphosed. [r.] His hair transforms to down. Addison.