metamorphosis

Intermediate

/mɛt.əˈmɔr.fə.sɪs/

noun
The change of form, shape, substance

metamorphosis in a sentence

  • “Winnifred went to the gym every day for a year and underwent a metamorphosis from a waiflike girl to an athletic woman.”
  • “We have watched her metamorphosis from a shy schoolgirl into a self-confident businesswoman.”
  • “A company that has gone through a series of metamorphoses.”
  • “The government has undergone political metamorphosis since his election.”

What does “metamorphosis” mean?

metamorphosis (noun) means the change of form, shape, substance. It is pronounced /mɛt.əˈmɔr.fə.sɪs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "metamorphosis" mean?
metamorphosis (noun) means: The change of form, shape, substance
How do you pronounce "metamorphosis"?
"metamorphosis" is pronounced /mɛt.əˈmɔr.fə.sɪs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "metamorphosis" in a sentence?
Here is "metamorphosis" used in a sentence: Winnifred went to the gym every day for a year and underwent a metamorphosis from a waiflike girl to an athletic woman.

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