# transmogrify

> English word · Verb · IPA /tɹænzˈmɒɡɹɪfaɪ/

## Definitions
1. To substantially or completely alter the form of.
2. To completely alter one's form.

## Etymology
17th century; origin uncertain, but possibly from transmigure, 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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