transfiguration

noun

the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify

a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

(New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus

(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus

Roots

transtrans- · Latin · across, change fingo-fig · Latin · shape, form

Synonyms for transfiguration

metamorphosisn transfigurementn transmogrificationn transformationn transubstantiationn transmutationn transformismn consubstantiationn

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Where does transfiguration come from?

The word transfiguration breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: trans-, from Latin trans (“across, change”); and -fig, from Latin fingo (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.