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transformability

transformability

6.5
Ability of a thing to be changed in shape, look, or use
  • noun
  • /trænsˈfɔrməˌbɪlɪti/
translation icon : capacidad de transformación
  • Scientists are studying the transformability of cells to improve genetic engineering techniques.

Examples

  • The transformability of the new material allows it to be shaped into different forms easily.

  • The basis for his argument on the existence of forces was formed by a proposal of the unity and transformability of all matter.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Notwithstanding local binary constructions, they embody the transformability and mutual permeability of femininity and masculinity.

    Academic text (2006)
  • While Istvan's assumption is first one of identity between the "real life self" and the "uploaded" avatar, it is later turned into a "two-person" constellation, without explaining the connection, potential relation, and transformability between the first and the second scenario.

    Academic text (2017)
  • This software's transformability makes it ideal for adapting to various user needs.

Synonyms

fluidity
vstransformability
8 5.0

How easily someone or something changes to fit new situations

refers more broadly to being convertible in form or function
mutability
vstransformability
1 8.4

Being able to change often or easily

adds the idea of changing appearance or function as well
adjustability
vstransformability
1 3.8

How easy it is to change something to fit different needs

covers that ease but also full conversion of form or function
changeability
vstransformability
1 4.6

How often or easily something becomes different, for example the weather

stresses conversion across appearance, form, or functional roles
modifiability
vstransformability
7.0

How easy it is to change something

is broader, covering overall form appearance or functional conversion
alterability
vstransformability
7.2

The ability to change

focuses more on full conversion of form, look, or use
mutableness
vstransformability
9.9

A quality of being able to change

emphasizes possible conversion in form, appearance, or function
changeableness
vstransformability
7.6

A quality of becoming different often and without warning

is about the capacity to be converted, not just frequent shifts
transmutability
vstransformability
9.9

The ability of something to change into a different form

is wider, covering change in look or function beyond substance
translatability
vstransformability
5.3

Ability to change into another language or form

is more general, including altering form, appearance, or function
flexibleness
vstransformability
3.9

The ability to change to fit new situations

includes pliability but also conversion of appearance or intended use

Antonyms

363 3.1

Being steady and not likely to change

1 8.5

A state of not changing over time

Surface Forms

Morphology

transformability = transformable (transparent) = transform + able + ity

Clear, regular derivation from 'transform' -> 'transformable' -> 'transformability' with the general meaning 'capable of being changed'.

Etymology

Transformability comes from trans- 'across' or 'change' and form 'shape', as in transform. So it means how easily something can 'change shape' or be changed in form, appearance, or use.