metamorphous
UKmetəmɔːfəs
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Greek 'metamorphos' (changing form).
مثال
- The metamorphous stages of a butterfly are fascinating.
- Certain amphibians have metamorphous life cycles.
- The metamorphous nature of the project allowed for creative exploration.
ترکیبهای رایج
Metamorphous stages Metamorphous life cycles Metamorphous nature Metamorphous rock formations
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks) “metamorphic stage” “marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish” “Pertains to noun: metamorphosis, metamorphosis (for: metamorphic)”
- produced by metamorphosis “most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar”