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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTransfiguration
/ˌtrænsfɪˈɡjʊəreɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.
"The artist's work was a transfiguration of the mundane into the extraordinary." - 2
In Christian theology, the transformation of Jesus on the mountain, where his appearance was radiant.
"The transfiguration of Christ is celebrated in many Christian traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'transfiguration' originates from the Latin 'transfiguratio', which combines 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'figurare' meaning 'to shape'. It has evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a purely physical transformation to a more spiritual or metaphorical change, particularly in religious contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Transfiguration" is said worldwide
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transfiguração
Transliteration: tɾɐ̃sfiguɾaˈsɐ̃w
"A transfiguração de Cristo é um evento significativo no cristianismo."
transfiguration
Transliteration: trɑ̃sfiɡyʁaʃjɔ̃
"La transfiguration de Jésus est un événement clé dans le christianisme."
Transfiguration
Transliteration: transfiɡuˈʁaːt͡si̯oːn
"Die Transfiguration ist ein wichtiges Ereignis im Christentum."
trasfigurazione
Transliteration: trasfiguratsjone
"La trasfigurazione di Cristo è celebrata in molte tradizioni cristiane."
transfiguración
Transliteration: transifɪɾaˈθjon
"La transfiguración de Jesús es un evento importante en el cristianismo."
रूपांतरण
Transliteration: rūpāntaraṇ
"ईसा का रूपांतरण ईसाई धर्म में एक महत्वपूर्ण घटना है।"
变形
Transliteration: biànxíng
"耶稣的变形在基督教中是一个重要事件。"
변형
Transliteration: byeonhyeong
"예수의 변형은 기독교에서 중요한 사건입니다."
変容
Transliteration: hen'yō
"イエスの変容はキリスト教において重要な出来事です。"
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