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Transmogrification: meaning, definitions and examples

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transmogrification

 

[ trænˌsmɑːɡrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

humorous

A humorous or whimsical transformation.

Synonyms

change, metamorphosis, shift

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,706, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.