A complete change of form or appearance into something more beautiful or elevated; a glorifying or spiritual transformation.
From Latin transfigurare, combining trans- (across, beyond) and figurare (to shape or form). The word has strong religious connotations, originally describing Christ's divine transformation, before extending to any elevating change.
Transfiguration changes your 'figure' or appearance so dramatically that you go 'trans' (beyond) your original form - like when an actor's makeup transforms them into a completely different character!
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