transfiguration
A major change in appearance or formA major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis.
» The transfiguration of Christ is traditionally considered to be one of the greatest miracles.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis.
Umgestaltung
видоизменениеvidoizmenenije, преображе́ниеpreobražénije, преобразова́ниеpreobrazovánije
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
(countable, uncountable)A change that exalts or glorifies.
преображе́ниеpreobražénije
(countable, uncountable)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.
Examples
1 sentencesThe transfiguration of Christ is traditionally considered to be one of the greatest miracles.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle English transfiguracioun, from Old French transfiguracion, Anglo-Norman transfFrom Middle English transfiguracioun, from Old French transfiguracion, Anglo-Norman transfiguraciun, and Latin transfigūrātio.
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Forms
plural: transfigurations| Singular | transfiguration |
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Synonyms
12 synonyms- a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances:metamorphosis
- (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus:Transfiguration of Jesus
- (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus:Transfiguration DayAugust 6
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable