Definition

Relating to the change of one substance into another, especially in a religious context.

Example

The doctrine of transubstantiality is central to many Christian beliefs about communion.

Conversation

I was reading about different philosophies and came across the term transubstantial.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to something that can change from one substance to another, like in certain religious contexts.

That’s interesting! It’s fascinating how language can describe such complex ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transubstantial → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across or beyond) and "substantia" (from Latin, meaning substance). The word refers to the change of one substance into another, particularly in a theological context.

Memory Tip

Think of something that changes 'across' ('trans-') from one 'substance' ('substantia') to another — that's what transubstantial means.

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