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transignification Theol.|ˌtrɑːnsɪgnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən, ˌtræn-|
Also trans-signification.
[f. trans- 3 + signification.]
The change in the significance of bread and wine at the Eucharist through transubstantiation, expressed in terms of sacramental symbolism. Cf. transfinalization.
1965, etc. [see transfinalization]. 1968J. M. Powers Eucharistic Theology iv. 170 It is sometimes proposed that the idea of transsignification is presented as an alternative to the traditional theological idea of transsubstantiation. 1983M. F. Wiles Faith & Mystery of God iii. 38 The approach in terms of trans-signification or establishment of new meaning can make the same point in a more constructive way. |