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Definition metamorphosis in British English

metamorphosis noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌmetəˈmɔː(r)fəsɪs/
1

a major change that makes someone or something very different

Example

the metamorphosis of this tiny fishing village into a huge holiday resort

Synonyms and related words
effect change trend
2

a major change in the physical form of an insect or other animal as it develops

Example

the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly

Synonyms and related words
effect change trend
Definition metamorphosis in British English