Definition of Metamorphous

1. Adjective. Of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks). "Marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish"

Exact synonyms: Metamorphic
Partainyms: Metamorphosis, Metamorphosis
Derivative terms: Metamorphosis

2. Adjective. Produced by metamorphosis. "Most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Metamorphic
Derivative terms: Metamorphosis

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metamorphous

metamorphisms
metamorphist
metamorphize
metamorphopsia
metamorphopsia
metamorphose
metamorphose
metamorphosed
metamorphoser
metamorphoses
metamorphosic
metamorphosing
metamorphosis
metamorphosis
metamorphotic
metamorphous (current term)
metamyelocyte
metanalyses
metanalysis
metanalysis
metanauplius
metanephric
metanephric
metanephric blastema
metanephric bud
metanephric cap
metanephric diverticulum
metanephric duct
metanephric tubule
metanephrine

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