transformative
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7.2
- adjective
- /trænsˈfɔːrmətɪv/
- Formal
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transformador
- The court noted that fair use accommodates transformative uses of a copyrighted work.
- transformative use
- transformative use doctrine
- transformative test
Examples
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The first factor is sometimes known as the "transformative factor." Transformative use is often fair use.
Academic text (2016) -
Transformative use was firmly established in copyright doctrine through the influential U.S. Supreme Court decision in Campbell.
Academic text (2016) -
Through love, he gets in touch with the lighter part of his life and it has a transformative effect on his life.
Academic text (2016) -
The Supreme Court considers parodies, for example, to be transformative, and thus not violative of the fair use doctrine.
Academic text (1997) -
The documentary offered a transformative perspective on climate change, encouraging viewers to rethink their habits.
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Many filmmakers create transformative adaptations of classic novels that provide new insights into the original stories.
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The artist's work is considered transformative because it adds contemporary relevance to traditional themes.
Synonyms
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5.7
Causing a big change that makes someone or something much better
How Transformative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Transformative in law keeps the same root idea: trans- 'across' and form 'shape'. It means the original work is changed into a new form with new meaning or message, which is why such a use may count as fair use.