metamorphoses Meaning & Definition
What Does Metamorphoses Mean?
Metamorphoses is a noun that means plural of metamorphosis. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of metamorphose. As a verb, it means (of a moth or insect) To undergo metamorphosis.
Metamorphoses Definition (Noun)
- plural of metamorphosis
Metamorphoses as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of metamorphose
Verb
- (of a moth or insect) To undergo metamorphosis.
- (by extension) To undergo some transformation.
- To transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance.
Noun
- A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
- A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
- A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.)
- A change in the structure of a specific body tissue. Usually degenerative.
Synonyms of Metamorphoses
Metamorphoses synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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