impanation

[ im-puh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

, Theology.

1. the doctrine that the body and blood of Christ are in the bread and wine after consecration.

impanation

/ ˌɪmpæˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. Christianity the embodiment of Christ in the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist

Word History and Origins

Origin of impanation¹

1540–50; < Medieval Latin impanātiōn- (stem of impanātiō ), equivalent to Latin im- im- ¹ + pan ( is ) bread + -ātiōn- -ation

Word History and Origins

Origin of impanation¹

C16: from Medieval Latin impanātiō, from impanātus embodied in bread, from Latin im- (in) + panis bread

Example Sentences

This is what they called impanation, invination, consubstantiation.

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You strongly condemn impanation; we subscribe to your decision.

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