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transubstantial

tran·sub·stan·ti·ate
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tran-suh b-stan-shee-eyt]
    • /ˌtræn səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tran-suh b-stan-shee-eyt]
    • /ˌtræn səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt/

Definitions of transubstantial word

  • verb with object transubstantial to change from one substance into another; transmute. 1
  • verb with object transubstantial Theology. to change (the bread and wine) into the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. 1
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Origin of transubstantial

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; v. use of late Middle English transsubstanciate (adj.) transubstantiated < Medieval Latin trānssubstantiātus, past participle of trānssubstantiāre. See trans-, substance, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Transubstantial

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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transubstantial popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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