noun
- a complete change of form, structure, or substance
- the biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous change in body structure
Usage: biology
Examples
- The caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a butterfly takes about two weeks.
- The city underwent a complete metamorphosis after the urban renewal project.
- Frogs experience metamorphosis as they develop from tadpoles.
- Her metamorphosis from shy student to confident speaker was remarkable.
- The company’s metamorphosis from startup to corporation happened quickly.
- Scientists study the metamorphosis of insects in the laboratory.
- The old warehouse’s metamorphosis into luxury apartments surprised everyone.