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transmogrification

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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.
[Origin unknown.]
trans·mogri·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.
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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Noun1.transmogrification - the act of changing into a different form or appearance (especially a fantastic or grotesque one)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"
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transmogrification
n (hum) → wunderbare Wandlung (hum)
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