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transfiguration
[ trans-fig-yuh-rey-shuhn, trans-fig- ]
noun
- the act of transfiguring.
- the state of being transfigured.
- (initial capital letter) the supernatural and glorified change in the appearance of Jesus on the mountain. Matthew 17:1–9.
- (initial capital letter) the church festival commemorating this, observed on August 6.
transfiguration
1/ ˌtrænsfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən /
noun
- the act or an instance of transfiguring or the state of being transfigured
Transfiguration
2/ ˌtrænsfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən /
noun
- New Testament the change in the appearance of Christ that took place before three disciples (Matthew 17:1–9)
- the Church festival held in commemoration of this on Aug 6
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Word History and Origins
Origin of transfiguration1
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Example Sentences
And this slow transfiguration reached her heart, and played upon it, and transpierced it with a serious thrill.
Furthermore, with the death of Albert Pike the cultus of Lucifer is said to have undergone a significant transfiguration.
The Transfiguration, I think, will make a stare in England!'
And then she shut her eyes again, the better to remember that transfiguration of his face, the better to betray herself.
Then it was that the kind-hearted, benevolent old man underwent a sudden transfiguration.
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