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With 'Black Swan,' the ballerina saga flips its tiara and goes on a hallucinatory bender, a scary acid trip where transfiguration and disfiguration meet.
James Wolcott

Meaning of "transfiguration" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRANSFIGURATION

transfiguration  [ˌtrænsfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRANSFIGURATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Transfiguration is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRANSFIGURATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of transfiguration in the English dictionary

The definition of transfiguration in the dictionary is the act or an instance of transfiguring or the state of being transfigured.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRANSFIGURATION


acceleration
ækˌsɛləˈreɪʃən
collaboration
kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən
configuration
kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən
consideration
kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən
cooperation
kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
corporation
ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
declaration
ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən
decoration
ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən
deliberation
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
duration
djʊˈreɪʃən
expiration
ˌɛkspɪˈreɪʃən
exploration
ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən
federation
ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən
generation
ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən
incorporation
ɪnˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
inspiration
ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən
operation
ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
preparation
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən
restoration
ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən
separation
ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRANSFIGURATION

transference
transferential
transferor
transferrable
transferral
transferred
transferrer
transferrible
transferrin
transferring
transfigure
transfigurement
transfinite
transfinite number
transfix
transfixed
transfixion
transfixt
transform
transformable

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRANSFIGURATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
creation
destination
documentation
education
evaluation
excitation
formation
foundation
hesitation

Synonyms and antonyms of transfiguration in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «transfiguration» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRANSFIGURATION

Find out the translation of transfiguration to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of transfiguration from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «transfiguration» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

变身
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

transfiguración
570 millions of speakers

English

transfiguration
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिवर्तन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التجلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

преображение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

transfiguração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রুপান্তরণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

transfiguration
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Transfigurasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verklärung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

変容
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

변형
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Transfigurasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự thay đổi dạng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாற்றுவதுதான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रुपांतरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

başkalaşım
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trasfigurazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przemienienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

преображення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

transfigurare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεταμόρφωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Verheerliking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förvandling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

transfigurasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of transfiguration

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRANSFIGURATION»

The term «transfiguration» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.466 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about transfiguration

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2 QUOTES WITH «TRANSFIGURATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word transfiguration.
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Max Beckmann
Art is creative for the sake of realization, not for amusement... for transfiguration, not for the sake of play.
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James Wolcott
With 'Black Swan,' the ballerina saga flips its tiara and goes on a hallucinatory bender, a scary acid trip where transfiguration and disfiguration meet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRANSFIGURATION»

Discover the use of transfiguration in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to transfiguration and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Transfiguration
This book is a small masterpiece and a model of clarity and lucid exposition.
Dorothy Lee, 2004
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Transfiguration: The Union of Spirit and Flesh
Uniting Paganism and Chritianity, Eastern and Western spirituality, and cosmic consciousness with earthly existence, this is ebook collector's edition containing Jack Haas' three autobiographical works within one volume (IN AND OF, ROOTS ...
Jack Haas, 2005
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The Transfiguration of the Commonplace: A Philosophy of Art
The book distinguishes what belongs to artistic theory from what has traditionally been confused with it, namely aesthetic theory and offers as well a systematic account of metaphor, expression, and style, together with an original account ...
Arthur Coleman Danto, 1981
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Transfiguration: A Meditation on Transforming Ourselves and ...
In his latest work, Dear uses the Gospel account of the Transfiguration, inviting readers to shape their lives along the story of Jesus and to continue his mission of love and peace.
John Dear, 2007
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Transfiguration: Poetic Metaphor and the Languages of ...
These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Frank Burch Brown, 2012
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Light and Glory: The Transfiguration of Christ in Early ...
Light and Glory offers an engaging comparison of the teachings of seven thirteenth-century theologians -- three Franciscans and four Dominicans -- on the subject of the transfiguration of Christ.
Aaron Canty, 2011
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Hospital Of The Transfiguration
It is 1939; the Nazis have occupied Poland.
Stanislaw Lem, 1991
8
Death and Transfiguration: A Tragic Drama In Five Acts
The cosmic conflict between good and evil, between the light and the darkness, is the central theme of this work. Can man withstand the temptations of the evil forces or will he eventually succumb to those desires?
Istvan Hornyak, 2011
9
Death and Transfiguration: Poems
In this collection, the author confronts the basic questions of love and death, faith and suffering. It focuses on the wisdom one gains from pain rather than on pain itself.
Kelly Cherry, 1997
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Matthew's Transfiguration Story and Jewish-Christian Controversy
others.8 C.H. Dodd, on form critical grounds has shown the dissimilarities between the two events.9 Appeal also has been made to the rather late second century Apoc. Pet. 15-17, where the transfiguration is cited in a sequence of events ...
A. D. A. Moses, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRANSFIGURATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term transfiguration is used in the context of the following news items.
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Approved: Jim Perkins - Transfiguration
The first single from composer and producer Jim Perkins' new album, due out on 6 Oct, 'Transfiguration' is another excellent example of his innovate approach ... «Complete Music Update, Jul 15»
2
I could use a transfiguration
Reminds me of the time Thomas Merton was standing on a street corner in downtown Louisville, Ky., and the light of a transfiguration blew him away. All of a ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
3
Thieves steal statue of Jesus from Castro Valley church
Mel Speed, a parishioner at the Church of Transfiguration, is hoping thieves return a one-of-a-kind, life-size bronze Jesus statue that was ripped off last week ... «SFGate, May 15»
4
Bronze Statue Of Jesus Ripped Off Cross Outside Castro Valley …
CASTRO VALLEY (CBS SF) — A bronze statue of Jesus has been stolen off its cross outside the Church of the Transfiguration in Castro Valley. Its not certain ... «CBS Local, May 15»
5
'Death and Transfiguration' and Schubert's 'Unfinished' Symphony at …
Dubbed “Death and Transfiguration,” the program includes Schubert's “Death and the Maiden” quartet and Schoenberg's string sextet “Verklärte Nacht,” for ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
6
Transfiguration students excel in many areas
The Holy Spirit was present indeed at Transfiguration Catholic Church during a recent Sunday Mass service in the form of spiritual dance, coupled with choral ... «Lasentinel, Apr 15»
7
Let Us Be Transfigured by Following Christ, Pope Francis Says
VATICAN CITY — The Transfiguration reveals the glory of Christ and demands a response of listening to and following Jesus, Pope Francis said in his Sunday ... «National Catholic Register, Mar 15»
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The message of Jesus at the Transfiguration: Listen and follow …
The Transfiguration reveals the glory of Christ and demands a response of listening to and following Jesus, Pope Francis said in his Sunday Angelus address ... «Catholic News Agency, Mar 15»
9
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF GENERAL BUHARI
Fellow Nigerians, miracles shall never end. That is the only way to describe the incredible story of Major General Muhammadu Buhari at this auspicious moment. «THISDAY Live, Feb 15»
10
10 things you need to know about Jesus' Transfiguration
Jesus appeared to three of his disciples in the mysterious event known as the Transfiguration. What was happening here? What did it mean? Here are 10 things ... «National Catholic Register, Feb 15»

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