metamorphosis
Translation
metamorphosis, transformation, change
Examples
The caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly is amazing.
The caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly is amazing.
The city has undergone a complete metamorphosis.
The city has undergone a complete metamorphosis.
Grammar Patterns
a metamorphosis of ((sth.)) The metamorphosis of the city was surprising.
a metamorphosis from ((sth.)) into ((sth.)) The metamorphosis from a larva into an adult insect is complex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transformation, transfiguration, conversion
Etymology
From Greek 'meta-' (change) and 'morphē' (form). It literally means a change of form.
Memory Tips
Think 'meta' for change and 'morph' for form. Picture the dramatic change of a caterpillar into a butterfly.