metamorphosis
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/ˌmetəˈmɔːrfəsɪs/
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/ˌmetəˈmɔːfəsɪs/
noun
R
The change of a young insect or amphibian into an adult, going through different stages.
The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
R
A complete change of something into a different form.
The old building underwent a metamorphosis and became a modern art gallery.
translation
The change of a young insect or amphibian into an adult, going through different stages.; A complete change of something into a different form.
Word Forms
Plural
metamorphoses