Transfiguration
[trans-fig-yuh-rey-shuh n, trans-fig-] /ˌtræns fɪg yəˈreɪ ʃən, trænsˌfɪg-/
noun
1.
the act of transfiguring.
2.
the state of being transfigured.
3.
(initial capital letter) the supernatural and glorified change in the appearance of Jesus on the mountain. Matt. 17:1–9.
4.
(initial capital letter) the church festival commemorating this, observed on August 6.
transfiguration
/ˌtrænsfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/
noun
1.
the act or an instance of transfiguring or the state of being transfigured
Transfiguration
/ˌtrænsfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/
noun
1.
(New Testament) the change in the appearance of Christ that took place before three disciples (Matthew 17:1–9)
2.
the Church festival held in commemoration of this on Aug 6
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