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1. (n.) transfiguration
the act of transfiguring.
2. transfiguration
the state of being transfigured.
3. transfiguration
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4. transfiguration
the supernatural and glorified change in the appearance of Jesus on the mountain. Matt. 17:1–9.
5. transfiguration
(cap.) the church festival commemorating this, observed on August 6.
Etymology: (1325–75; < L trānsfigūrātiō change of shape. See transfigure , -ation)
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1. (noun) Transfiguration, Transfiguration Day, August 6
(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
2. (noun) Transfiguration, Transfiguration of Jesus
(New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
3. (noun) transfiguration, metamorphosis
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
"the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
4. (noun) transfiguration
the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
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