How do you pronounce metamorphosis?

metamorphosis is pronounced as /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/.

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metamorphosis

🐛➡️🦋metamorphosis

noun

/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/

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Meaning

A process of transformation from one form to another, especially in biology, such as the change from a caterpillar to a butterfly.

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

A complete change of form, structure, or substance; transformation.

Example Sentences

The metamorphosis of the tadpole into a frog is fascinating.

The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.

The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is fascinating.

Synonyms

transformation, change, evolution, alteration, mutation, conversion

Entry 1

transformation, change, evolution, alteration, mutation

Entry 2

transformation, change

Entry 3

transformation, evolution, conversion

Antonyms

stagnation, permanence, constancy, standstill, sameness

Entry 1

stagnation, permanence, constancy

Entry 2

stagnation, standstill

Entry 3

stagnation, constancy, sameness

Collocations

undergo metamorphosis, complete metamorphosis, process of metamorphosis

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