Metamorphosis
As a Noun
- A complete transformation or change in form, structure, or character.
- In biology, the process by which an animal undergoes a dramatic physical change during development (e.g., a caterpillar turning into a butterfly).
- A profound or symbolic shift in a person’s life, personality, or situation.
As Other Form
- Metamorphic (Adjective): Related to transformation or change.
Word History
The word metamorphosis comes from the Greek metamorphōsis, meaning “transformation” or “change of form,” derived from meta- (beyond) and morphē (form). It has been used in mythology, science, and literature to describe both literal and symbolic changes.
Examples
- The tadpole undergoes metamorphosis to become a frog.
- After years of hard work, his career went through a remarkable metamorphosis.
- The novel tells the story of a man’s psychological metamorphosis.
Synonyms
Transformation, evolution, conversion, transfiguration, alteration
Related Words
Change, growth, adaptation, mutation
Antonyms
Stagnation, sameness, constancy
