adj
Meaning 1
metamorphic
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
metamorphous
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adjective
Meaning 2
of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- metamorphic stage
- marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: metamorphic
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
produced by metamorphosis
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar
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History
Etymology
From meta- + -morphous.