Transmogrification
/ˌtrænzˌmɑːɡrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Device
Often used in stories to show a magical or unreal transformation, adding a sense of wonder. 
The witch's transmogrification of the prince into a beast was the curse the heroine sought to reverse.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Effect
Used to inject humor into a situation, especially through unexpected changes. 
He had an invention that promised the transmogrification of vegetables into junk food.
Pro Tip 3/3Characterize Genre
Common in fantasy or science fiction, signaling that genre to the reader. 
Her novel featured transmogrifications that defied the laws of physics, sending readers on a fantastical journey.