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transfiguration

Transfiguration (noun) means a major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis.

noun
1
A major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis.
2
A change that exalts or glorifies.
3
superposition of one or more ideal-elements in comparison with other real ones, often through imagination but sometimes at the risk of confusing when not clearly realized.
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Etymology

From Middle English transfiguracioun, from Old French transfiguracion, Anglo-Norman transfiguraciun, and Latin transfigūrātio.

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What is the meaning of transfiguration?

"transfiguration" (noun) means a major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis.

What are the different meanings of transfiguration?

"transfiguration" has 3 main meanings: 1. A major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis; 2. A change that exalts or glorifies; 3. superposition of one or more ideal-elements in comparison with other real ones, often through imagination but sometimes at the risk of confusing when not clearly realized.

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