Metamorphosis

usgb/ˌmetəˈmɔːrfəsɪs/
noun

The process through which something or someone undergoes a noticeable change in appearance or character.

Over time, the small caterpillar underwent a metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly.
Visual representation of "metamorphosis" - The process through which something or someone undergoes a noticeable change in appearance or character.

Often appears as...

  • undergo a metamorphosis
  • complete metamorphosis
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Figurative Use

Metamorphosis can describe non-physical changes in beliefs or knowledge.

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His political views experienced a metamorphosis during college.
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Cultural References

Literature and films often depict characters undergoing dramatic change as a metamorphosis.

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The superhero's metamorphosis began after being exposed to a mysterious substance.
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Common Misconception

Do not confuse with minor change; metamorphosis implies a profound or total change.

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The renovation did not just update the house; it was a complete metamorphosis.
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