Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

hypermetamorphosis

noun
hy·​per·​metamorphosis | \ "+\

Definition of hypermetamorphosis

: a method of development in an insect (as the blister beetle) in which the larva passes through numerous instars each markedly diverse from the rest in structure

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for hypermetamorphosis

New Latin, from hyper- + metamorphosis

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about hypermetamorphosis

Statistics for hypermetamorphosis

Look-up Popularity

Comments on hypermetamorphosis

What made you want to look up hypermetamorphosis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

bivouac

Listen to the pronounciation of bivouac

to make a temporary encampment

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Musical Words Quiz

  • gramophone
  • Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games