# transformation vs transformative

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### transformation
*noun · IPA /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #5,093*
The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.

### transformative
*adjective · IPA /trɑːnsˈfɔːmətɪv/ · frequency rank #24,343*
That causes a transformation; causing a notable and lasting change

## Source
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