transmogrification

trans·mog·ri·fy  (trns-mgr-f, trnz-)

tr.v. trans·mog·ri·fied, trans·mog·ri·fy·ing, trans·mog·ri·fies

To change into a different shape or form, especially one that is fantastic or bizarre. See Synonyms at convert.

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trans·mogri·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.

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transmogrification

the process of complete and usually extreme or grotesque change from one state or form to another.

See also: Change

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transmogrification - the act of changing into a different form or appearance (especially a fantastic or grotesque one); "the transmogrification of the prince into a porcupine" translation, transformation - the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"