metamorphosis
nounfeminine/mɨtɐmuɾˈfɔzɨ/medium
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.
Common collocations
metamorphosis of a butterflyprocess of metamorphosisundergo a metamorphosis
Etymology
Do latim 'metamorphosis', do grego 'metamorphōsis' (transformação).