Definition of metamorphosis
1a
: change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
the metamorphosis of humans into animals
b
: a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances
The company has gone through a series of metamorphoses.
2
: a typically marked and more or less abrupt developmental change in the form or structure of an animal (such as a butterfly or a frog) occurring subsequent to birth or hatching
the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies
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The first known use of metamorphosis was in the 15th century
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