Definition

A significant change in form, appearance, or character, often involving transformation, such as in the life cycle of certain animals or in a metaphorical sense.

Example

The caterpillar underwent a metamorphosis to become a beautiful butterfly.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a caterpillar go through its metamorphosis into a butterfly?

Yeah, it's amazing how they completely change!

I think that kind of metamorphosis is one of nature's coolest transformations.

Totally! It’s like magic when you think about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metamorphosis → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning change) and "morphosis" (from Greek "morphē", meaning form or shape). The word describes a process of change in form or structure, often used in biological contexts to refer to the transformation of an organism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'change' ('meta-') in 'form' ('morphē') to remember that metamorphosis means a transformation in shape or structure.

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