Category:Transubstantiation

Tran`sub*stan`ti*a"tion, n. Etym: [ll. transubstantiatio: cf. F. Transsubstantiation.]

1. A change into another substance.

2. (r. C. Theol.)

Defn: the doctrine held by roman catholics, that the bread and wine In the mass is converted into the body and blood of christ; -- Distinguished from consubstantiation, and impanation.