Metamorphose: meaning, definitions and examples

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metamorphose

 

[ ˌmetəˈmɔːfəʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

transformation process

To undergo a profound change in form, structure, or substance, often accompanied by a change in character or appearance. The term 'metamorphose' is commonly used to describe a dramatic transformation or evolution.

Synonyms

change, evolve, transform

Examples of usage

  • Over time, the caterpillar metamorphoses into a beautiful butterfly.
  • The old building metamorphosed into a modern skyscraper.
  • Her ideas metamorphosed into a groundbreaking theory.

Translations

Translations of the word "metamorphose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metamorfosear

🇮🇳 परिवर्तन करना

🇩🇪 metamorphosieren

🇮🇩 bermetamorfosis

🇺🇦 перетворюватися

🇵🇱 metamorfozować

🇯🇵 変態する (へんたいする)

🇫🇷 métamorphoser

🇪🇸 metamorfosear

🇹🇷 başkalaşmak

🇰🇷 변태하다

🇸🇦 تحول

🇨🇿 proměnit se

🇸🇰 premeniť sa

🇨🇳 变形 (biànxíng)

🇸🇮 metamorfozirati

🇮🇸 umbreyta

🇰🇿 өзгеру

🇬🇪 მეტამორფოზა (metamorfoza)

🇦🇿 metamorfoza

🇲🇽 metamorfosearse

Etymology

The word 'metamorphose' originates from the Greek word 'metamorphoun', meaning 'to transform'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe a profound change or transformation. The concept of metamorphosis is often associated with Greek mythology and the transformation of beings into different forms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,940 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.