metamorphosis
2 synonyms for metamorphosis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dramatic change in form, character, or appearance, especially one that happens naturally in an animal’s development.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use metamorphosis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
undergo metamorphosis
complete metamorphosis
Etymology
From Latin metamorphosis, from Ancient Greek metamorphosis, from meta- ("change") + morphe ("form").
Full origin of metamorphosis →Frequently asked questions
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").
