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metamorphosis

noun

/ˌmɛt.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/

Meaning

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

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

A complete transformation or development process.

The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is fascinating.

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

The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become a butterfly.

transformation, evolution, conversion, change

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transformation, evolution, conversion

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transformation, change

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transformation, evolution, change

stagnation, constancy, sameness, standstill, stability, consistency

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stagnation, constancy, sameness

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stagnation, standstill

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stagnation, stability, consistency

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; conditi...

A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.

a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

the rigid observance of rules or customs, especially in social or official situations

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians