metamorphosis
Translation
metamorphosis, transformation
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 ((from sth.)) ((into sth.)) a transformation from one thing into another The book describes the metamorphosis from a larva into an adult insect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transformation, change, evolution
Etymology
From Greek 'meta-' (change) + 'morphē' (form). It literally means 'a change of form'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'meta' as in 'change' and 'morph' as in 'form'. Picture a caterpillar 'morphing' into a butterfly.