METAMORPHOUS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Produced by metamorphosis

Example:

most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

metamorphic (characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance)

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

Derivation:

metamorphosis (a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft)

Meaning:

Of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)

Example:

marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish

Synonyms:

metamorphic; metamorphous

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

metamorphosis (the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals)

Derivation:

metamorphosis (a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft)