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metamorphosis

 

[ หŒmetษ™หˆmษ”หfษ™sษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literature

The process of transformation from one form to another; in literature, typically refers to a profound change in character or appearance.

Synonyms

change, transfiguration, transformation

Examples of usage

  • The novel 'Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka explores the theme of metamorphosis through the protagonist's transformation into a giant insect.
  • In Greek mythology, the metamorphosis of Narcissus into a flower symbolizes self-love and obsession.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

A change in the form or nature of an animal during normal development after the embryonic stage.

Synonyms

development, evolution, transformation

Examples of usage

  • The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a well-known example of a biological metamorphosis.
  • Insects undergo metamorphosis to transition from larva to adult form.

Translations

Translations of the word "metamorphosis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น metamorfose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‚เคชเคพเค‚เคคเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Metamorphose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ metamorfosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะฐะผะพั€ั„ะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ metamorfoza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๆ…‹ (ใธใ‚“ใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉtamorphose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metamorfosis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท metamorfoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€ํƒœ (่ฎŠๆ…‹)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metamorfรณza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ metamorfรณza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๅฝข (biร nxรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metamorfoza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbreyting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั‚ะฐะผะพั€ั„ะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒคแƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metamorfoz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metamorfosis

Etymology

The word 'metamorphosis' originated from the Greek word 'metamorphoun,' meaning 'to transform.' It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe both literal and metaphorical transformations. The concept of metamorphosis has been explored in various forms of literature, mythology, and scientific studies throughout history.

See also: geomorphology, morph, morpheme, morphing, morphology, polymorphic.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,777, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.