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metamorphosis
UK /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/
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US /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/
A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
metamorphosis in 30 Seconds
- (noun) A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
- (noun) A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
- (noun) A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.)
Meanings
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noun A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
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noun A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
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noun A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.)
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noun A change in the structure of a specific body tissue. Usually degenerative.
Summary
A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
- (noun) A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
- (noun) A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
- (noun) A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.)
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