'Transforming' definitions:

Definition of 'Transforming'

From: GCIDE
  • Transform \Trans*form"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transformed; p. pr. & vb. n. Transforming.] [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. [1913 Webster]
  • Love may transform me to an oyster. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To change into another substance; to transmute; as, the alchemists sought to transform lead into gold. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To change in nature, disposition, heart, character, or the like; to convert. [1913 Webster]
  • Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. --Rom. xii. 2. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Math.) To change, as an algebraic expression or geometrical figure, into another from without altering its value. [1913 Webster]