METAMORPHOSIS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for METAMORPHOSIS?

Need another word that means the same as “metamorphosis”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “metamorphosis” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Metamorphosis” are: metabolism, transfiguration, transformation, mutation, transmutation, change, alteration, conversion, variation, modification, reconstruction, reordering, reorganization, sea change

Metamorphosis as a Noun

Definitions of "Metamorphosis" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “metamorphosis” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.
• A complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft.
• A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.
• (in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
• A striking change in appearance or character or circumstances.

Synonyms of "Metamorphosis" as a noun (14 Words)

alteration	The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment. Careful alteration of old buildings.
change	Money given in exchange for the same sum in larger units. A change came over Eddie s face.
conversion	Interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition. He was found guilty of the fraudulent conversion of clients monies.
metabolism	The organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life. The metabolism of fatty acids in the kidney.
modification	The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment. The parts supplied should fit with little or no modification.
mutation	A distinct form resulting from genetic mutation. The mutation of punk s angry energy into something more mindless.
reconstruction	An interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence. A reconstruction of the accident would be staged to try to discover the cause of the tragedy.
reordering	A rearrangement in a different order.
reorganization	An extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government. The fundamental reorganization of society along socialist lines.
sea change	Anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume.
transfiguration	The Church festival commemorating Christ s transfiguration held on 6 August. In this light the junk undergoes a transfiguration it shines.
transformation	A process by which an element in the underlying logical deep structure of a sentence is converted to an element in the surface structure. British society underwent a radical transformation.
transmutation	The change of one chemical element into another (as by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment. The transmutation of the political economy of the post war years was complete.
variation	The process of varying or being varied. He makes the preparation for his variation with utmost care and accuracy.

Usage Examples of "Metamorphosis" as a noun

• In insects with a complete metamorphosis the wings arise from thickenings of the epidermis.
• The metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting.
• His metamorphosis from presidential candidate to talk-show host.
• The persistence of the larval tail during metamorphosis.

Associations of "Metamorphosis" (30 Words)

advance	Pay in advance. The author was paid a 250 000 advance.
advancement	The promotion of a person in rank or status. Opportunities for career advancement.
ameliorate	Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. The reform did much to ameliorate living standards.
amelioration	The act of making something better; improvement. Progress brings with it the amelioration of the human condition.
amend	Make amendments to. A few things had gone wrong but these had been amended.
augment	Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. The pressure augmented.
betterment	The enhanced value of real property arising from local improvements. They believed that what they were doing was vital for the betterment of society.
breakthrough	An instance of achieving success in a particular sphere or activity. The band s breakthrough album.
develop	Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development. Develop a market for the new mobile phone.
development	An event constituting a new stage in a changing situation. The latest developments in information technology.
dramatically	In a way that relates to drama or the performance of drama. His health has improved dramatically.
efficiency	An action designed to achieve efficiency. The boiler has an efficiency of 45 per cent.
enhancement	An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent. This programme of enhancements will improve the daily experience of passengers.
enrich	Increase the proportion of a particular isotope in (an element), especially that of the isotope U-235 in uranium so as to make it suitable for use in a nuclear reactor or weapon. The experience enriched her understanding.
evolve	Develop gradually. Each school must evolve its own way of working.
forego	Do without or cease to hold or adhere to.
improve	Get better. They are trying to improve on the tired old style.
improvement	A change for the better; progress in development. There s still room for improvement.
larval	Relating to or denoting the active immature form of an insect. A larval salamander.
meliorate	Get better.
modify	Add a modifier to a constituent. She may be prepared to modify her views.
optimize	Rearrange or rewrite (data, software, etc.) to improve efficiency of retrieval or processing. Optimize your resources.
productivity	The ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time. Nutrient rich waters with high primary productivity.
progress	Cause a task or undertaking to make progress. The darkness did not stop my progress.
reform	The action or process of reforming an institution or practice. Reform the health system in this country.
sere	Having lost all moisture. The desert was edged with sere vegetation.
transfigure	Elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ’s transfiguration. The world is made luminous and is transfigured.
transform	The product of a transformation. Transform energy to light.
undergo	Experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant or arduous. The chemical undergoes a sudden change.
upgrade	Get better travel conditions. A room upgrade from a twin to a duplex suite.