different between transmogrify vs transmogrified

English

Etymology

Origin uncertain, but possibly from transmigure or transmigrate. It is also possible that this word is a formation derived from maugre, hence it originally signified the "evil eye", but under the influence of the former etymologies shifted its meaning to its sense of "transformation". Another possibility is a humorous blending of transfigure and modify.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /t?ænz?m????fa?/
• (US) IPA^(key): /t?ænz?m?????fa?/

Verb

transmogrify (third-person singular simple present transmogrifies, present participle transmogrifying, simple past and past participle transmogrified)

1. (transitive) To completely alter the form of.
2. (intransitive) To completely alter one's form.
   • 2015 August 5, "Review: `Hamilton,' Young Rebels Changing History and Theater" in The New York Times:

     But 'Hamilton,' directed by Thomas Kail and starring Mr. Miranda, might just be about worth it—at least to anyone who wants proof that the American musical is not only surviving but also evolving in ways that should allow it to thrive and transmogrify in years to come.

Derived terms

• transmogrification

Translations

English

Verb

transmogrified

1. simple past tense and past participle of transmogrify

Adjective

transmogrified (comparative more transmogrified, superlative most transmogrified)

1. Altered, transformed, or mutated into a form that is grotesque or amusing.

Related terms

• transmogrification