online vocabulary.com

Transformer - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A transformer is a device that changes the voltage of an electric current. It is also a type of deep learning model used in artificial intelligence for tasks like language processing.

transformer

/trænsˈfɔrmər/ /trænsˈfɔːmə/

Definition:

A device that changes electrical voltage, or someone/something that alters form or nature.

Synonyms:

converter, changer, adapter, modifier

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

stabilizer, preserver

Common Collocations:

power transformer, electrical transformer, step-down transformer, step-up transformer

Derivatives:

transform, transformation, transformative

Usage Tips:

Use "transformer" for devices altering voltage or metaphorically for things causing significant change.

Common Phrases:

silent transformer, step-up transformer, step-down transformer

Etymology:

From Latin "transformare," meaning "to change shape," via French "transformateur."

Examples:

  • 1. The transformer hummed quietly in the corner of the room.
  • 2. She acted as a transformer of outdated policies into modern solutions.
  • 3. The factory installed a new transformer to handle increased power demand.
  • 4. His leadership was a transformer for the struggling company’s culture.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS