 metamorphous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks) | |
| Synonyms: | metamorphic | |
| Examples: | "metamorphic stage" "marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish" |
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| Related terms: | metamorphosis metamorphosis | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (biology) produced by metamorphosis | |
| Examples: | "most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar" |
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| Related terms: | biology metamorphic | |
| Similar spelling: |
metamorphose metamorphosis metamorphopsia metamorphism metamorphic |
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