metamorphosis

Meanings

• noun

  A process by which an animal undergoes a profound change in its body structure and function, typically involving a pupa or cocoon stage.

  - "The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult insect."
  - "The metamorphosis of a frog from a tadpole to a frog is a fascinating biological process."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with metamorphosis
morphosis , cosmosis , automorphosis

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Variants

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metamorphoses , metamorphosis

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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. The process of metamorphosis can take anywhere from a few days to several years, depending on the species.

2. During metamorphosis, an organism undergoes significant changes in its body structure, including the development of new organs and the shedding of old ones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metamorphosis (mythology): A transformation of a person or an object into a different form, often as a result of a divine intervention or a magical event.

2. Metamorphosis (biology): A biological process that results in the transformation of an organism from one stage to another, typically involving a profound change in body structure and function.

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Culture

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Metamorphosis is a common theme in mythology and literature, representing transformation, rebirth, and personal growth.

How to Memorize "metamorphosis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Visualize the transformation step by step.
   - Think about the stages of metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'metamorphosis' with transformation and rebirth.
   - Think of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly when you hear the word 'metamorphosis'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the stages of metamorphosis: egg (Egg), larva (Larva), pupa (Pupa), and adult (Adult).

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