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Transmogrify: meaning, definitions and examples

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transmogrify

 

[ trænˈmɒɡ.rɪ.faɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to transform

To transmogrify means to change or alter in a surprising or magical manner. It often implies a whimsical or humorous transformation, suggesting that the result is unexpected or absurd.

Synonyms

alter, change, metamorphose, transform

Examples of usage

  • The magician can transmogrify a rabbit into a hat.
  • In the story, the hero's quest seeks to transmogrify the curse into a blessing.
  • The artist aimed to transmogrify everyday objects into extraordinary works of art.

Translations

Translations of the word "transmogrify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmogrificar

🇮🇳 परिवर्तित करना

🇩🇪 verwandeln

🇮🇩 mengubah bentuk

🇺🇦 перетворити

🇵🇱 przeobrażać

🇯🇵 変形させる

🇫🇷 transformer

🇪🇸 transmogrificar

🇹🇷 dönüştürmek

🇰🇷 변형하다

🇸🇦 تحويل

🇨🇿 přeměnit

🇸🇰 premeniť

🇨🇳 变形

🇸🇮 preoblikovati

🇮🇸 breyta

🇰🇿 өзгерту

🇬🇪 ტრანსფორმაცია

🇦🇿 dəyişmək

🇲🇽 transmogrificar

Etymology

The word 'transmogrify' originates from the 17th-century 'transmogrification', which combines the prefix 'trans-' meaning 'across, beyond' with the Latin root 'mogrificare', altered from 'mortal', meaning 'to change'. It was popularized in English literature in the 19th century and often used in a playful or whimsical context. The word evokes a sense of imaginative change, often seen in storytelling and fantasy genres.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,796, 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.