What does metamorphous mean?
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meta·mor·phous
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Princeton's WordNet
metamorphic, metamorphousadjective
of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)
"metamorphic stage"; "marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish"
metamorphousadjective
produced by metamorphosis
"most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar"
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metamorphous
Metamorphous generally refers to a process of transformation or change in form, character, or function, often over time or due to different circumstances. It is related to the term "metamorphosis," which particularly refers to the process that some animals, like butterflies and frogs, go through to change from their juvenile to adult states. Additionally, in the case of minerals and rocks, "metamorphic" refers to their alteration due to heat, pressure, or other natural activity. This term is often used to describe significant or fundamental changes.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of metamorphous in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of metamorphous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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