Meaning & use
metamorphosis
A complete change in form or nature, especially the biological transformation of an animal during development.
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The caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly takes about two weeks.
The neighborhood underwent a remarkable metamorphosis after years of redevelopment.
A note on using this word
Biologically precise for insects and amphibians; figuratively used for any dramatic transformation.
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