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metamorphosis

noun

1 metamorphosis

The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.

synonym: metabolism.

Dutch: gedaanteverandering, gedaanteverwisseling, metamorfose
Polish: przeobrażenie, metabolia, rozwój pośredni, metamorfoza

2 metamorphosis

A striking change in appearance or character or circumstances:
— The metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting.

synonym: transfiguration.

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Dutch: Gedaanteverwisseling, Transfiguratie, gedaanteverandering, gedaanteverwisseling, herschepping, metamorfose

3 metamorphosis

A complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft.


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