Metamorphosis: meaning, definitions and examples
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metamorphosis
[ หmetษหmษหfษsษชs ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น metamorfose
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคชเคพเคเคคเคฐเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Metamorphose
๐ฎ๐ฉ metamorfosis
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตัะฐะผะพััะพะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ metamorfoza
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคๆ (ใธใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท mรฉtamorphose
๐ช๐ธ metamorfosis
๐น๐ท metamorfoz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณํ (่ฎๆ )
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ metamorfรณza
๐ธ๐ฐ metamorfรณza
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฝข (biร nxรญng)
๐ธ๐ฎ metamorfoza
๐ฎ๐ธ umbreyting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตัะฐะผะพััะพะทะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแ แคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ metamorfoz
๐ฒ๐ฝ metamorfosis
Word origin
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.