Imago
noun
The final and fully grown stage of an insect, following its transformation process like a butterfly after coming out of its cocoon.
The imago emerged from its cocoon, displaying a delightful array of colors.
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Scientific
noun
An idealized concept of a loved one, formed in childhood and retained unconsciously into adult life.
In therapy, he realized his imago of a perfect woman was based on his mother.
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Formal
noun
The final and fully grown stage of an insect, following its transformation process like a butterfly after coming out of its cocoon.
The imago emerged from its cocoon, displaying a delightful array of colors.
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Scientific
noun
An idealized concept of a loved one, formed in childhood and retained unconsciously into adult life.
In therapy, he realized his imago of a perfect woman was based on his mother.
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Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Insect Transformation
Imago refers to the stage when an insect is fully developed, after it has changed its form.
The imago of a dragonfly is its last lifecycle phase.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Usage
Use 'imago' when discussing insects in a scientific or educational context, not casually.
The entomologist explained the imago stage to the students.
Pro Tip 3/3Metamorphosis Completion
'Imago' specifically marks the end of metamorphosis, the process insects undergo to mature.
The caterpillar's metamorphosis ends with the imago, the butterfly.
Pro Tip 1/3Insect Transformation
Imago refers to the stage when an insect is fully developed, after it has changed its form.
The imago of a dragonfly is its last lifecycle phase.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Usage
Use 'imago' when discussing insects in a scientific or educational context, not casually.
The entomologist explained the imago stage to the students.
Pro Tip 3/3Metamorphosis Completion
'Imago' specifically marks the end of metamorphosis, the process insects undergo to mature.
The caterpillar's metamorphosis ends with the imago, the butterfly.
Pro Tip 1/3Insect Transformation
Imago refers to the stage when an insect is fully developed, after it has changed its form.
The imago of a dragonfly is its last lifecycle phase.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Usage
Use 'imago' when discussing insects in a scientific or educational context, not casually.
The entomologist explained the imago stage to the students.
Pro Tip 3/3Metamorphosis Completion
'Imago' specifically marks the end of metamorphosis, the process insects undergo to mature.
The caterpillar's metamorphosis ends with the imago, the butterfly.
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Joan Halifax: Compassion...
our capacity for compassion is also paralyzed. The very word terror is global. The very feeling of terror is global. So our work, in a certain way, is to address this imago, this kind of archetype
Video examples
Joan Halifax: Compassion...
our capacity for compassion is also paralyzed. The very word terror is global. The very feeling of terror is global. So our work, in a certain way, is to address this imago, this kind of archetype
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