Transmogrification: meaning, definitions and examples
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transmogrification
[ trænˌsmɑːɡrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]
fantasy literature
The act of transforming or altering in a magical or fantastical way.
Synonyms
metamorphosis, mutation, transformation
Examples of usage
- The wizard used transmogrification to turn the prince into a frog.
- The transmogrification of the ordinary object into a magical artifact was mesmerizing.
informal
A complete change in appearance or form.
Synonyms
change, conversion, metamorphosis
Examples of usage
- The transmogrification of the old building into a modern office space was impressive.
- The transmogrification of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a beautiful transformation.
humorous
A humorous or whimsical transformation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The transmogrification of the cat into a dog in the cartoon was a funny twist.
- The transmogrification of the protagonist into a donkey in the story brought comic relief.
Translations
Translations of the word "transmogrification" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transmogrificação
🇮🇳 परिवर्तन
🇩🇪 Verwandlung
🇮🇩 perubahan
🇺🇦 перетворення
🇵🇱 przemiana
🇯🇵 変形 (へんけい)
🇫🇷 transmogrification
🇪🇸 transmogrificación
🇹🇷 dönüşüm
🇰🇷 변형 (byeonhyeong)
🇸🇦 تحول
🇨🇿 proměna
🇸🇰 premena
🇨🇳 变形 (biànxíng)
🇸🇮 preobrazba
🇮🇸 umbreyting
🇰🇿 өзгеру
🇬🇪 მეტამორფოზა
🇦🇿 dəyişiklik
🇲🇽 transmogrificación
Word origin
The word 'transmogrification' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'trans-' (across, beyond) and 'mogrify' (alter). It was initially used in alchemical and magical contexts to describe a mystical or fantastical transformation. Over time, the term expanded to encompass any type of significant change or alteration, both literal and figurative. Today, 'transmogrification' is often employed in literature, fantasy genres, and informal speech to convey the idea of a remarkable or unexpected transformation.