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transfixion

/trænsˈfɪkʃən/

Translations

transfixionnoun

transfixions

/trænsˈfɪkʃən/

The transfixion of the animal was done with precision.

Пронзание животного было выполнено с точностью.

Her transfixion with the painting was evident.

Ее завороженность картиной была очевидна.

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Synonyms

transfixionadjective

/trænsˈfɪk.ʃən/

Used attributively in medical and theological contexts (e.g., "transfixion wounds").

transfixionnoun

The act of piercing or impaling something with a pointed object.

The transfixion of the insect with a pin was necessary for the biology experiment.

A state of being motionless or captivated, often due to shock or awe.

The audience was in a state of transfixion as the magician performed his final trick.

In Christian theology, the piercing of Christ on the Cross, especially the wounding of His side; the Crucifixion.

Medieval art often depicts the transfixion of Christ as a moment of profound sorrow.

transfixionadjective

Relating to or resulting from a piercing or impalement.

The patient was treated for a transfixion injury caused by a metal rod.