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- pronunciation:
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metamorphoses |
| definition 1: |
the changes in form of some living things as they grow. The change from caterpillar to butterfly or from tadpole to frog are examples of metamorphoses.
- similar words:
- change, conversion, development, transformation
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| definition 2: |
a complete change of form, parts, or character.
The vacant lot went through a metamorphosis as the new playground was built.- synonyms:
- transformation
- similar words:
- translation
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process |
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