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metamorphosis

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/mɨtɐmuɾˈfɔzɨ/me·ta·mor·fo·se

Definition

A profound change in form, structure, or substance, especially one occurring during the development of some animals (e.g., insects, amphibians).

“The metamorphosis from tadpole to frog is fascinating.”

“The company underwent a complete metamorphosis after the new management took over.”

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