Definition of Impanation

1. n. Embodiment in bread; the supposed real presence and union of Christ's material body and blood with the substance of the elements of the eucharist without a change in their nature; -- distinguished from transubstantiation, which supposes a miraculous change of the substance of the elements. It is akin to consubstantiation.

Definition of Impanation

1. Noun. (Christianity) The actual, substantial presence of the body of Christ with the bread and wine of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper — as opposed to transubstantiation. ¹

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Medical Definition of Impanation

1. Embodiment in bread; the supposed real presence and union of Christ's material body and blood with the substance of the elements of the eucharist without a change in their nature; distinguished from transubstantiation, which supposes a miraculous change of the substance of the elements. It is akin to consubstantiation. Origin: Cf. F. Impanation. See Impanate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Impanation

impalliding
impallids
impalm
impalmed
impalming
impalms
impalpabilities
impalpability
impalpable
impalpably
impalsied
impalsies
impalsy
impalsying
impanate
impanation (current term)
impanator
impanators
impanel
impaneled
impaneling
impanelled
impanelling
impanelment
impanelments
impanels
impannel
impannels
impapyrated
imparadise

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