Home / Dictionary / metamorphosis
metamorphosis
/ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/
noun
A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
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.)
Practice "metamorphosis" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.