metamorphosis

noun
UK: /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/
US: /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/

  1. A major change in the appearance or character of someone or something.

    1. The caterpillar went through a metamorphosis to become a butterfly.
    2. Her career went through a metamorphosis after she changed her profession and got promoted.

  2. A complete change in physical form or substance, especially as a result of illness or injury.

    1. The old house's metamorphosis involved major renovations.
    2. The city underwent a significant metamorphosis, modernizing its infrastructure after the economic crisis.

Synonyms

conversion evolution mutation alteration transformation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "metamorphosis" in English means: A major change in the appearance or character of someone or something., A complete change in physical form or substance, especially as a result of illness or injury..

The phonetic transcription of "metamorphosis" is /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/ in British English and /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "metamorphosis": conversion, evolution, mutation, alteration, transformation.

Example usage of "metamorphosis": "The caterpillar went through a metamorphosis to become a butterfly.". More examples on the page.