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Metamorphosis

nounid 87730·updated May 18, 2026
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the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

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synonym
metabolismtransfiguration
plural
Metamorphoses
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Metamorphosis's
pluralpossessive
Metamorphoses'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
§2
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
§3
a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

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