metamorphic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving a change of shape or form, typically involving a metamorphosis from the larval or juvenile stage to the adult form.

  - "The metamorphic process of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating example of nature's transformations."
  - "The metamorphic rocks found in this region are believed to be millions of years old."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with metamorphic
morphic , doric , oric

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Variants

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metamorphic , metamorphically

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Etymology

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From the Greek metamorphoun, meaning 'to transform'.

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Trivia

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1. Metamorphosis is a common theme in various mythologies, such as the Greek myth of Arachne and the Ovid's Metamorphoses.

2. The term metamorphic was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. The process of metamorphosis is not limited to animals and can also occur in plants and even in some types of minerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metamorphosis: A biological process of transformation from one form to another, typically involving a larval or juvenile stage and an adult stage.

2. Metamorphic rock: A type of rock that undergoes a metamorphic process due to heat, pressure, or chemical reactions.

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Culture

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Metamorphic rocks are significant in geology and are often used to study the Earth's history. In literature, metamorphosis is a common theme in various stories and mythologies.

How to Memorize "metamorphic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly to remember the meaning of metamorphic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate metamorphic with transformation and change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Morph into a new form' to remember the meaning of metamorphic.

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