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meta·mor·phous

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. metamorphic, metamorphousadjective

    of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)

    "metamorphic stage"; "marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish"

  2. metamorphousadjective

    produced by metamorphosis

    "most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar"

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  1. 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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of metamorphous in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of metamorphous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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