transubstantiation

• Nom désignant la doctrine catholique selon laquelle la substance entière du pain et du vin est convertie en corps et sang du Christ lors de l'Eucharistie, ou, plus généralement, toute action qui change la forme, le caractère ou l'essence de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the Roman Catholic doctrine that the entire substance of the bread and wine is converted into the body and blood of Christ during the Eucharist, or more generally, any act that changes the form, character, or substance of something.

indénombrable

1. Theological doctrineC2formal

   The Roman Catholic belief that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ, while retaining their outward appearance.

   Transsubstantiation

   • The priest explained the mystery of transubstantiation to the congregation.
   • Transubstantiation is a central doctrine in Catholic theology.
   • Many theologians have debated the nature of transubstantiation for centuries.

2. Transformation or changeC2formal

   A complete change in the form, character, or substance of something.

   transubstantiation

   • The artist's work represents a transubstantiation of everyday objects into art.
   • The renovation was a transubstantiation of the old factory into a modern office.
   • His speech caused a transubstantiation of public opinion on the issue.

   Synonymesalterationchangeconversionmetamorphosismutationreformationtransfigurationtransformationtransmutation