metamorphosis
0 antonyms and opposites of metamorphosis, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A dramatic change in form, character, or appearance, especially one that happens naturally in an animal’s development.
How to use metamorphosis
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Etymology
From Latin metamorphosis, from Ancient Greek metamorphosis, from meta- ("change") + morphe ("form").
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What does “metamorphosis” mean?
The word “metamorphosis” means a dramatic change in form, character, or appearance, especially one that happens naturally in an animal’s development. In plain terms, a complete change in form or character, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
How do you pronounce “metamorphosis”?
“Metamorphosis” is pronounced meh-tuh-MAW-fuh-sihs (/ˌmɛtəˈmoɹfəsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “metamorphosis” in a sentence?
Here is “metamorphosis” used in a sentence: “A caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become a butterfly.”
What part of speech is “metamorphosis”?
“Metamorphosis” is a noun.
Where does the word “metamorphosis” come from?
The word “metamorphosis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin metamorphosis, from Ancient Greek metamorphosis, from meta- ("change") + morphe ("form").