Metamorphosis - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌmetəˈmɔːrfəsɪs|  American pronunciation of the word metamorphosis
Brit.  |ˌmetəˈmɔːfəsɪs|  British pronunciation of the word metamorphosis

noun

- the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals (syn: metabolism)
- a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances (syn: transfiguration)
the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
- a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

Extra examples

We have watched her metamorphosis from a shy schoolgirl into a self-confident businesswoman.

The government has undergone political metamorphosis since his election.

The class learned about how caterpillars undergo metamorphosis to become butterflies.

It took me some time to undergo the metamorphosis from teacher to lecturer.

Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis in their life cycle.

Word forms

noun
singular: metamorphosis
plural: metamorphoses
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