physical transformation

collocation in English

meaningsofphysicalandtransformation

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physical
adjective
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/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/
relating to ...
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transformation
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌtræns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/
a complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person ...
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(Definition ofphysicalandtransformationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofphysical transformation

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Aphysicaltransformationmust take a density matrix to a density matrix.
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This led to the elaboration of successive urban plans dealing with the reform andphysicaltransformationof the city.
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She seems to think that directly a child reaches the age of two it goes through some extraordinaryphysicaltransformation.
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Willow's emotional barriers collapse, her dark powers drain away, and herphysicaltransformationis undone.
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The human body undergoes significantphysicaltransformationthroughout childhood.
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He underwent aphysicaltransformationfor the role, shaving off his eyebrows and wearing heavy makeup.
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In these cases aphysicaltransformationprocess may be required since the underlying data format can change significantly.
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Originally only a second-rate sorceress herself, her capabilities were greatly increased through a magical gem, one that was responsible for a devastating unforeseenphysicaltransformation.
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As the film progresses, the guests go through an emotional andphysicaltransformationslowly transfiguring from land mammals into sea mammals, as they fall in love.
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He hired a dentist to file his teeth and began to wear elaborate costumes, completing hisphysicaltransformation.
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He could use soulfire for various other effects, including flight and physical transformations.
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He is also a master of disguise capable of physical transformations, such as changing into a barn owl.
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