impanation
Pronunciation: /ˌɪmpəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
Definition of impanation
noun
- the medieval and Reformation doctrine that the body of Christ is present within the Eucharistic bread and does not replace it. Compare with consubstantiation.
Derivatives
Origin:
mid 16th century: from medieval Latin impanatio(n-), from impanare 'embody in bread', from in- 'in' + panis 'bread'