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metamorphosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | metabolism |
| Type of | organic process, biological process |
| Has types | heterometaboly, holometabolism, holometaboly, hemimetabolism, hemimetamorphosis, hemimetaboly, heterometabolism |
| Derivation | metamorphic |
metamorphosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | transfiguration |
| Type of | alteration, revision |
the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting.
metamorphosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | transformation, translation |
| Derivation | metamorphous |
Examples of metamorphosis
metamorphosis
This match has undergone a metamorphosis that not even Ovid could have imagined.
From the guardian.co.uk
The metamorphosis of Flagstaff itself is a much more agreeable thing to witness.
From the ocregister.com
Yet the metamorphosis of some insect species is still not completely understood.
From the sciencedaily.com
The effect is unsettling, taking us to some edge, a borderland of metamorphosis.
From the guardian.co.uk
Barring some amazing metamorphosis, this is the worst team in franchise history.
From the post-gazette.com
By entering this stage, the person shows willingness to undergo a metamorphosis.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In the right hands, tales of Charlotte's metamorphosis tend to be powerful stuff.
From the charlotteobserver.com
In gradual metamorphosis, eggs develop into nymphs that look similar to adults.
From the dailyherald.com
You might be by the time mentioned be covered when it relates to a metamorphosis.
From the iftomm2003.com
- The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- Transfiguration: a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "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
- (metamorphose) change completely the nature or appearance of; "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"
- (metamorphose) transform: change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"
- Metamorphosis is a biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the animal's body structure through cell growth and differentiation. ...
- Metamorphosis is a live album by jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe which was recorded at the Brook, New York City in 1977 and released in 1979 on the India Navigation label. The album was released on CD as a compilation with The Grip which was recorded at the same concert.
- Metamorphosis is a 1993 compilation album which feature songs from Klay Scott's (of Circle Of Dust) music projects such as Brainchild, Living Sacrifice, and his Industrial Metal band Circle Of Dust. The album also includes Circle of Dust remixes. ...
- Metamorphism is the solid-state recrystallization of pre-existing rocks due to changes in physical and chemical conditions, primarily heat, pressure, and the introduction of chemically active fluids. Mineralogical, chemical and crystallographic changes can occur during this process.
