metamorphosis
22 points
English
13 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #24,614
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˌɛtʌmˈɔːɹfʌsʌs/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural metamorphoses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft” wn-def
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Anagrams
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